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1	In what grade levels must a physical education program be offered? (Hot!)
2	What content areas must be taught in physical education for grades 1–6 (elementary)? (Hot!)
3	What content areas must be taught in physical education for grades 7–8 (junior high)? (Hot!)
4	What content areas must be taught in physical education for grades 9–12 (high school)? (Hot!)
5	Must all required content areas be taught every year? (Hot!)
6	What is the mandated number of minutes per week for physical education? (Hot!)
7	Are schools required to conduct physical fitness testing? (Hot!)
8	What types of exemptions are allowed under the school rules of Iowa for Physical Education? (Hot!)
9	Can a school district question the student's utilization of a religious exemption? (Hot!)
10	Can a school district question the student’s utilization of a medical exemption if signed by a physician? (Hot!)
11	Must school districts allow for any of the exemptions? (Hot!)
12	Are all physical education classes required to be coeducational? (Hot!)
13	Is ability grouping of physical education students allowed? (Hot!)
14	Is separation by gender allowed during specific contact activities? (Hot!)