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• Table of Contents
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• State Standards for Physical Education
• Key State Physical Education Policies and Practices
• State Requirements for Teacher Certification/Licensure in Physical Education
• State Requirements for Student Assessment in Physical Education

2026 Policy Advocacy Study

Through historical analysis, the State of the States Policy Report, trend analysis, implications for students with disabilities, and advocacy guidance, this special feature in the Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (JOPERD) serves as a cornerstone resource for anyone involved in physical education policy advocacy in the United States, providing the most up-to-date and comprehensive data-driven insights into the ever-evolving policy landscape.