Attorney suing over physical education at California schools nears settlement deal

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A Bay area parent and attorney suing 37 schools districts, including LA Unified, for failing to meet physical education standards says a settlement can be reached if schools show proof they are teaching PE.

A Bay area parent and attorney suing 37 schools districts, including LA Unified, for failing to meet physical education standards says a settlement can be reached if schools show proof they are teaching PE.

Donald Driscoll has been challenging elementary schools for failing to provide 200 minutes of PE for every 10 school days. Research from UC Berkeley and San Diego State University shows the majority of California's public schools get failing grades when it comes to providing fitness time for kids. Experts say schools sacrifice PE to satisfy academic pressures, plus teachers don't have relevant training or equipment.

Is 20 minutes of fitness each day realistic for school kids? How much PE did you receive? What about your kids?

Guests:

Donald Driscoll, Attorney suing school districts over physical education standards

Hannah Thompson, MPH, Research Scientist, School of Public Health, University of California, Berkeley