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NH SB578

NH SB578
Relative to play-based curriculum and physical education curriculum.


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Introduced
11/25/2025
In Committee
02/03/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill: I. Extends play-based curriculum from kindergarten until third grade. II. Requires recess for all students from kindergarten until the eighth grade as a part of physical education curriculum. III. Defines recess as physical activity that promotes fitness and well-being and prohibits the use of electronic devices during recess. IV. Specifies that elementary and middle schools may count recess as instructional time. V. Limits withholding pupils from recess unless a pupil's participation poses a physical safety risk.

AI Summary

This bill expands the play-based curriculum, which focuses on child-directed learning through movement, exploration, and social interaction, from kindergarten to include third grade, ensuring that learning in all areas, including physical, social, cognitive, and language development, is engaging. It also mandates that recess, defined as physical activity promoting fitness and well-being that prohibits the use of electronic devices, be included in the physical education curriculum for all students from kindergarten through eighth grade, with elementary and middle schools allowed to count this recess time as instructional time, and limits withholding students from recess only when their participation poses a direct physical safety risk.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (9)

Last Action

Ought to Pass with Amendment #2026-0509s, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; OT3rdg; 02/19/2026; Senate Journal 4 (on 02/19/2026)

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