ENID, OK - (JULY 9, 2026) - Curtis D. Tucker, Enid Buzz
Passed by the legislature and approved by Governor Kevin Stitt, Senate Bill 1481 from Sen. Ally Seifried, R-Claremore, has doubled recess time for students in kindergarten through fifth grade.
Senate Bill 1481 increases the minimum amount of daily recess to 40 minutes for elementary school students and those in full-day kindergarten programs.
“Active students are better learners,” Seifried said. “Giving kids time to have fun and play with their classmates supports their mental health, improves their social development and helps build life skills like leadership, creativity and conflict resolution. Doubling recess time is a simple, practical way to give students’ brains a break so they come back to the classroom recharged and ready to focus.”
Due to the recent change in Oklahoma law, EPS elementary schools will now be in session from 7:50 a.m. to 3:10 p.m. Doors will open at 7:30 a.m. for drop off.
Pre-K will be in session from 7:50 a.m. to 2:40 p.m.
