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Article: Physical Education for Progress Act PEP--Legislative Initiative.(physical education inclusion for handicapped students)
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- Palaestra
- Article date:
- June 22, 1999
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Introduction and Background
We just may be in the middle of our best chance ever to make an impact on the quality and quantity of physical education services for school-aged children. Physical Education issues are before Congress for the first time in more than 10 years. Senator Ted Stevens of Alaska has introduced Senate Bill 1159 to Congress, which, if passed, would provide funding for districts to expand physical education services, support equipment purchases, require qualified and certified physical education teachers to provide these services, and increase in-service training. Senator Stevens is looking for co-sponsors to strengthen the chances this bill ...