Did you know that according to RI Kids Count, many districts in the state already have policies that require at least 20 minutes of free play recess? And that many don't allow taking away recess as punishment? The 10 school districts that require 20 minutes or more of daily recess - Burrillville, Chariho, Coventry, Cumberland, Foster, Lincoln, New Shoreham, Smithfield, Tiverton, & Woonsocket The 13 districts that prohibit withholding recess: (Barrington, Burrillville, Central Falls, Cranston, East Greenwich, Foster, Lincoln, Newport, North Providence, Providence, Smithfield, Tiverton, & Woonsocket)." http://tinyurl.com/z7zsjtc The proposed legislation before the Senate would level the playing field and set a bare minimum standard for all kids in the state. Please share this petition with your friends and family and ask them to support your efforts to getting all kids free play recess in the state.