Now the real PE workout begins

After years of campaigning, a coalition of child health advocates had plenty to celebrate last week when Gov. Ted Kulongoski signed a bill to restore physical education in Oregon schools.
 
Now, however, it’s time to work up a sweat all over again.
 
The new law passed by the 2007 Legislature gives Oregon’s 200-plus school districts 10 years to meet new minimum standards for PE instruction. That creates a natural opportunity for procrastination, so many school administrations are probably going to need a serious nudge from their communities.

 – Excerpt from The Oregonian Editorial, August 1, 2007