President's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition, and the Reestablishment of the Presidential Fitness Test
Reestablishes Presidential Fitness Test and Revives National Sports Council
What it does
Agencies must assist the revived President's Council and the Department of Health and Human Services must administer the reestablished Presidential Fitness Test with support from the Department of Education.
Real-world impact
- Brings back a national Presidential Fitness Test administered by health officials.
- Creates a presidential advisory council of up to 30 members to promote youth sports.
- Requires federal departments to share information and support the council, subject to funding.
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Summary
This order revives the President's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition and reestablishes a national Presidential Fitness Test to be run by the Department of Health and Human Services with support from the Department of Education. The Council will have up to 30 presidential appointees, advise the President, and recommend youth fitness goals, school challenges, partnerships, and public campaigns. Federal departments must provide information and assistance to the Council as allowed by law and funding. The Council ends in two years unless extended.
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