Executive Order 14327: President's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition, and the Reestablishment of the Presidential Fitness Test

What does Executive Order 14327 do?

HHS was to administer a council of up to 30 members and work with Education on the fitness test; the council was set to expire after two years unless extended.

Official records rechecked October 2, 2026: HHS published a Federal Register notice on May 26, 2026 confirming that the President’s Council charter was renewed. The notice documents continued council administration; it does not show that schools adopted the proposed fitness test.

Reading the operative provisions of Executive Order 14327

EO 14327 re-establishes the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition and directs HHS to revive a Presidential Fitness Test for school-age children. It sets a federal promotion and recognition framework for physical activity. The Federal Register text of EO 14327 does not require every school to administer the test or change a state’s physical-education curriculum.

The council is advisory and can promote programs, coordinate agencies and recognize achievement. Public schools are largely governed by state and local education systems, so federal participation often occurs through voluntary resources or grant programs. Any funding condition must be authorized by Congress and clearly tied to the program. A presidential fitness assessment should also account for age, disability, health status and safe participation.

The order’s test is a program directive, and its effect depends on the standards HHS adopts and whether schools choose to participate. It does not determine a child’s academic standing or eligibility for a federal benefit. Parents and schools should consult current HHS materials and local policies. To evaluate results, look for the test criteria, accessibility accommodations, participation levels and evidence that the program encourages healthy activity without stigmatizing students.