Student Fitness Legislation To Be Signed

Governor Sonny Perdue will sign legislation Tuesday that will soon require Georgia students to take an annual fitness test. The aim of the bill is to help combat childhood obesity. Beginning with the 2011-12 school year, each school system will conduct an annual fitness assessment program on its students. The idea is not to penalize students should they fail, but those who meet certain benchmarks would be rewarded. Perdue will be joined at today's signing by some members of the Atlanta Falcons, including quarterback Matt Ryan.