Physical education (PE) has faded out of many city schools over the past few years, despite state-mandated requirements. New York City schools are required to provide 120 minutes per week of PE instruction, yet studies show schools with a lack of gym space, licensed PE teachers and more. This is why City Council Member Elizabeth Crowley in conjunction with City Council co-prime sponsors and the Phys Ed for All Coalition drafted a bill (Proposed Int. 0644) which would require the Department of Education (DOE) to submit to the City Council Speaker and post on the DOE website a report regarding information on PE in each respective school. Read more…