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IA HF2652
IA HF2652A bill for an act relating to play-based learning in preschool, prekindergarten, and kindergarten.(Formerly HF 460.)
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Introduced
02/20/2026
02/20/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
This bill relates to play-based learning in preschool, prekindergarten, and kindergarten. The bill defines “play-based learning” as a pedagogical approach that emphasizes play and child-directed experiences in promoting learning and that includes developmentally appropriate strategies that can be integrated with existing learning standards. The bill requires school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, charter schools, and innovation zone schools to incorporate at least 90 minutes of play-based learning during each half school day and at least 180 minutes of play-based learning during each full school day into the prekindergarten program. Schools are required to incorporate at least 45 minutes of play-based learning each school day into the kindergarten program. The bill also requires preschools that operate under Code chapter 256C (statewide preschool program) to provide for at least 90 minutes of play-based learning during each half school day and at least 180 minutes of play-based learning during each full school day.
AI Summary
This bill mandates the integration of play-based learning, defined as an educational approach that uses play and child-led activities to foster learning, into preschool, prekindergarten, and kindergarten programs across various school types, including school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, charter schools, and innovation zone schools. Specifically, prekindergarten programs must include at least 90 minutes of play-based learning per half school day and 180 minutes per full school day, while kindergarten programs must have at least 45 minutes daily. Preschools operating under the statewide preschool program (Code chapter 256C) are also required to meet the same minimum daily play-based learning time requirements as prekindergarten programs. The bill also clarifies that play-based learning does not include recess or physical education.
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Education (House)
Last Action
Introduced, placed on calendar. H.J. 365. (on 02/20/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=HF2652 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/HF2652.html |
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