Public Act 103-0764
 
SB2872 EnrolledLRB103 36960 RJT 67074 b

    AN ACT concerning education.
 
    Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, 
represented in the General Assembly:
 
    Section 5. The School Code is amended by adding Section 
27-23.17 as follows:
 
    (105 ILCS 5/27-23.17 new)
    Sec. 27-23.17. Relaxation activities. Each school district 
may provide to students, in addition to and not substituting 
recess, at least 20 minutes a week of relaxation activities to 
enhance the mental and physical health of students as part of 
the school day. Relaxation activities may include, but are not 
limited to, mindful-based movements, yoga, stretching, 
meditation, breathing exercises, guided relaxation techniques, 
quiet time, walking, in-person conversation, and other 
stress-relieving activities. A school district may partner 
with public and private community organizations to provide 
relaxation activities. These activities may take place in a 
physical education class, social-emotional learning class, or 
student-support or advisory class or as a part of another 
similar class, including a new class.