JROTC Campaign: Fight to Win?Marc Nortonbyline‚ Dec. 04‚ 2007GOOD NEWS... The San Francisco school district administration has decided not to give physical education (PE) credit to JROTC students next year. Beyond Chron has been informed of this decision by Gentle Blythe, head of the school district's public affairs office. Up to now, students could take JROTC as a substitute for PE classes. By eliminating this option, the number of students likely to enroll in JROTC should be greatly reduced. This policy change appears to be the result of a new state law, SB 601, which was signed by the governor in October. This new law clarifies existing law relating to high school physical education and requires that all PE classes be taught by a certified PE teacher. JROTC instructors, all retired military officers, do not have certification to teach PE. |