604.30 Physical and Health Education Instruction

PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION INSTRUCTION
(Minnesota Statutes 126.02)

Subdivision 1. Instruction required in public schools. There shall be established and provided in all the public schools of this state, physical and health education, training, and instruction of pupils of both sexes. Every pupil attending any such school, to the extent physically fit and able to do so, shall participate in the physical training program. Suitable modified courses shall be provided for pupils physically or mentally unable or unfit to take the courses prescribed for normal pupils. No pupil shall be required to undergo a physical or medical examination or treatment if the parent or legal guardian of the person of such pupil shall in writing notify the teacher or principal or other person in charge of such pupil of an objection to such physical or medical examination or treatment; provided that secondary school pupils in junior and senior years need not take the course unless required by the local school board.