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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/20/2026
02/20/2026
Crossed Over
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Legislative Measures
Bill Summary
The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: Allows learning by playing to count towards time required by the State Board of Edu- cation. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.8). Directs the State Board of Education to allow play-based learning to be considered instructional time for students in kindergarten through grade five.
AI Summary
This bill, relating to play-based learning, directs the State Board of Education to count "play-based learning" towards the required instructional time for students in kindergarten through fifth grade. Play-based learning is defined as learning that emphasizes either "free play," which are spontaneous, voluntary, unstructured, and child-directed activities for self-amusement, or "guided play," which involves adult guidance that combines child-directed play with a focus on learning outcomes, and uses developmentally appropriate strategies integrated into existing learning standards. Importantly, this provision excludes participation in physical education or recess from being considered play-based learning for the purpose of meeting instructional time requirements.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (15)
Lew Frederick (D)*,
James Manning (D)*,
Tom Andersen (D),
Wlnsvey Campos (D),
Mark Gamba (D),
Jeff Golden (D),
Ken Helm (D),
Shannon Isadore (D),
Kayse Jama (D),
Emily McIntire (R),
Travis Nelson (D),
Hai Pham (D),
Floyd Prozanski (D),
Suzanne Weber (R),
Lamar Wise (D),
Last Action
Work Session held. (on 02/25/2026)
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