PUBLIC EDUCATION 2989

An. Code, 1924, sec. 260. 1912, sec. 198. 1918, ch. 72, sec. 4.

257. The State Board of Education shall have full power to repre-
sent the State in any and all matters in reference to the expenditure, dis-
tribution and disbursements received from the United States Government
in said State, and to appropriate and use said moneys in whatever way
will in their discretion best subserve the interests of the State and carry
out the spirit and intent of said Act of Congress in conformity with its
provisions.

An. Code, 1924, sec. 261. 1912, sec. 199. 1918, ch. 72, sec. 5.

258. Such Board is hereby authorized to make such expenditures for
the actual expenses of the Board for the salaries of assistants and for such
office and other expenses as, in the judgment of the Board, are necessary
to the proper administration of this sub-title.¹

Physical Training.

An. Code, 1924, sec. 262. 1912, sec. 200. 1918, ch. 269, sec. 1.

259. There shall be established and provided in all the Public Schools
of this State and in all Schools maintained or aided by this State physical
education and training for pupils of both sexes during the following mini-
mum periods: A. In the elementary public schools at least fifteen minutes
in each school day and also at least one hour of directed play outside of
regular class-room work in each school week. B. In Public High Schools
at least one hour in each school week and also at least two hours of di-
rected play or athletics for all pupils outside of regular class-room work
in each school week.

An. Code, 1924, sec. 263. 1912, sec. 201. 1918, ch. 269, sec. 2.

260. The State Board of Education upon recommendation of the
State Superintendent of Schools shall appoint a Supervisor of Physical
Education whose duty it shall be to direct and carry out the provisions of
this sub-title under the direction of the State Superintendent of Schools.
The salary of such supervisor shall be fixed and paid by the State Board
of Education out of any funds in its possession available for this purpose.

The State Board of Education upon recommendation of the State
Superintendent of Schools is hereby authorized and directed to appoint
such other assistants both clerical and professional as shall be necessary
in the administration and supervision of Physical Education; and shall
make such by-laws and other Regulations as shall be necessary to carry
into effect the provisions of this sub-title.

An. Code, 1924, sec. 264. 1912, sec. 202. 1918, ch. 269, sec. 3.

261. Immediately after his appointment the Supervisor of Physical
Education, under the direction of the State Superintendent of Schools,
shall organize his work and shall formulate the necessary and proper plans,
courses and regulations for carrying out the provisions of this sub-title
which when approved by the State Board of Education shall be followed
in providing physical education and training as required under section
259 of this Article.

¹ Sec. 6 of act of 1918, ch. 72, repeals all acts and parts of acts in conflict with said
act.