Section 1512.1. Physical Education.--(a) Except as provided under subsection (b), the board of school directors in every school entity shall establish a curriculum aligned with Pennsylvania academic standards on health, safety and physical education that pursuant to 22 Pa. Code § 4.27 (relating to physical education and athletics), requires pupils enrolled in the district to participate in physical education.
(b) The following shall apply to academic instruction on personal health, nutrition and physical fitness:
(1) The calculation of body mass index shall be prohibited.
(2) Any instruction that requires the collection of a student's height and weight measurement information shall be conducted in a manner that protects student confidentiality.
(c) As used in this section, the term "school entity" means a school district, intermediate unit, area career and technical school, charter school, cyber charter school and regional charter school.
(1512.1 amended July 12, 2026, P.L.220, No.20)