New bill looks to establish water safety, swimming elective for upper-grade students

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, drowning is the second leading cause of unintentional death for children ages 17 and below.

Bill would mandate school time for student physical activity

Legislation that would require 150 minutes of physical activity, including 90 minutes of physical education, a week for elementary school students in Maryland was heard by the House Ways and Means committee on Thursday.

Maryland schools need more physical education, lawmaker says

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland — A bill working its way through the General Assembly would mandate more physical education time for elementary school students.