Chile implements law mandating daily physical activity in schools

Chile is implementing Law 21.778, which mandates that all public and private preschool, primary, and secondary schools guarantee at least 60 minutes of daily physical activity, active play, or sports during the school day. This requirement is separate from physical education classes. The law will be phased in, starting with preschool through fourth grade in 2027, and expanding to include high school students by 2028.

To support the initial rollout, the 'Todos Somos Parte del Juego' campaign has engaged over 135 establishments across 11 regions and 46 communes, involving more than 20,000 students. The initiative is supported by the Ministry of Sport, the Pontificia Universidad Católica, Misión Korex, Soprole, and Smart Fit. While the campaign has seen high participation from the public sector, experts note that long-term success will require sustained institutional support, teacher training, and adequate facilities beyond initial corporate-backed enthusiasm.