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Say Yes to Recess

A fast-growing grassroots nonprofit founded in 2025 by parents in Tennessee, united in the mission of restoring meaningful recess to schools across America. What started as one mother's concern about her anxious kindergartener became a legislative victory — increasing Tennessee's mandatory recess from 15 to 40 minutes daily — and has since sparked chapters in multiple states. Advocates for at least 60 minutes of unstructured daily play, engages state legislatures, and equips parents, grandparents, educators, and community members to advocate for children's right to play.