EO 14327
President's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition, and the Reestablishment of the Presidential Fitness Test
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Summary
This executive order reestablishes the President's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition and reinstates the Presidential Fitness Test as a national assessment tool. The order aims to address declining health and fitness rates in America, particularly among youth, by promoting participation in youth sports, physical activity, and good nutrition across all sectors of society.
Key Points
- 1Revokes Executive Order 13824 (2018) and amends Executive Order 13265 (2002) to establish the President's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition with up to 30 members appointed by the President
- 2Reestablishes the Presidential Fitness Test to be administered by the Secretary of Health and Human Services with support from the Secretary of Education, to be used as the main assessment tool for a Presidential Fitness Award
- 3Directs the Council to recommend strategies for expanding youth sports participation, developing school-based fitness programs, setting fitness goals for American youth, and promoting campaigns that elevate American sports and health
- 4Cites declining rates of obesity, chronic disease, physical inactivity, and poor nutrition—particularly among children—as threats to economic strength, military readiness, academic performance, and national morale
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the executive order. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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