{"data":{"id":"us-mn/minn.-stat.-120b.026","jurisdiction":"us-mn","citation":"Minn. Stat. § 120B.026","heading":"PHYSICAL EDUCATION; EXCLUSION FROM CLASS; RECESS.","body":"A student may be excused from a physical education class if the student submits written information signed by a physician stating that physical activity will jeopardize the student's health. A student may be excused from a physical education class if being excused meets the child's unique and individualized needs according to the child's individualized education program, federal 504 plan, or individualized health plan. A student may be excused if a parent or guardian requests an exemption on religious grounds. A student with a disability must be provided with modifications or adaptations that allow physical education class to meet their needs. Schools are strongly encouraged not to exclude students in kindergarten through grade 5 from recess due to punishment or disciplinary action.","path":["EDUCATION CODE: PREKINDERGARTEN - GRADE 12","CHAPTER 120B. CURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENT","ACADEMIC STANDARDS"],"source_url":"https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/120B.026","current_through":"2025 Minnesota Statutes","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-02T22:10:32Z","sha256":"24d9dd827217ae15eb48e5a8ec88357cbedcea627e340f05b803750967f986a9","source_id":"us-mn","stale":false,"prev":"us-mn/minn.-stat.-120b.024","next":"us-mn/minn.-stat.-120b.03"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}