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A RESOLUTION recognizing the value of student wellness and access to physical 1
activity in schools. 2
WHEREAS, schools play a vital role in shaping students' attitud es toward wellness 3
and encourage the formation of lifelong healthy habits; and 4
WHEREAS, many Kentucky students currently receive limited opportunities for 5
daily movement during the school day, resulting in decreased focus, higher levels of 6
stress, and increased behavioral challenges; and 7
WHEREAS, regular physical activity is proven to improve students' physical 8
health, emotional well-being, cognitive performance, and overall academic success; and 9
WHEREAS, the Empowered by Movement initiative seeks to remove barriers to 10
exercise by integrating consistent, supervised, and enjoyable physical activity into the 11
school environment; and 12
WHEREAS, providing accessible physical activity opportunities throughout the 13
school day supports healthier habits, improved attent ion spans, stronger social skills, and 14
greater engagement in learning for all students, regardless of background, ability, or 15
schedule; and 16
WHEREAS, implementing monthly field days provides students with fun, team -17
oriented, and developmentally beneficial physical activities that promote school spirit and 18
community building; and 19
WHEREAS, allowing access to the school gym during key times, such as before the 20
school day begins, after eating during the lunch period, and when students finish 21
assignments early, e mpowers students to make positive choices, encourages responsible 22
independence, and reinforces physical activity as a rewarding habit; and 23
WHEREAS, these proposed measures are feasible, low -cost, and adaptable to the 24
unique needs of individual schools; 25
NOW, THEREFORE, 26
Be it resolved by the Senate of the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of 27
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Kentucky: 1
Section 1. The Senate hereby recognizes the value of student wellness and 2
access to physical activity in schools. 3
Section 2. The Senate encourages the expansion of student access to exercise in 4
schools through the Empowered by Movement initiative, which promotes lifelong 5
wellness, enhances academic performance, and cultivates a school culture that recognizes 6
physical activity as a fundamental component of student success. 7
Section 3. The Senate recognizes Claire Yates for her advocacy for the 8
Empowered by Movement initiative and her goal of improving health and wellness in 9
younger generations in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. 10
Section 4. The Cle rk of the Senate is directed to transmit a copy of this 11
Resolution to Senator Lindsey Tichenor. 12