By Katya Yefimova
Herald Net
Friday, February 1, 2008
Deja Fisher is a curly-haired, bright-eyed 7-year-old in second grade at Boze Elementary in Tacoma. She said she likes to play games, such as four square outside with her friends.
Right now, Fisher only has one recess period -- after lunch -- but she said she would like to spend more time on the playground.
Fisher is not the only one who thinks so. Rep. John McCoy, D-Tulalip, has sponsored a bill that would require schools to set aside at least 40 minutes a day for recess.
The bill, which was first introduced last year, would make sure all public schools provide students from kindergarten through 12th grade with time for physical activity.