Senate committee hears research and district testimony backing play-based learning bill

Feb 5, 2026

Educators and researchers told the Senate Education Committee that Senate Bill 15 96 would align instructional time rules with evidence-based play-based learning practices for K–5; senators questioned whether statutory change is needed and may carry the item for additional work.

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The Senate Education Committee heard testimony Feb. 4 on Senate Bill 15 96, which would allow play-based learning to count toward the 900 required instructional hours for kindergarten through fifth grade in Oregon.

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