Getting kids more active in school is at the center of a recently signed Arizona law

Getting kids more active in school is at the center of a recently signed Arizona law

Governor Katie Hobbs recently signed House Bill 2395, creating the Arizona School Fitness Program within the state Department of Education. The program recognizes public schools that take part in nationally recognized fitness tests or activities.The change comes as childhood obesity levels continue to trend upward. Roughly 1 in 5 children and adolescents in the U.S. is now considered obese, according to the CDC.Participation is optional for scho…