House committee hears testimony on counting play-based learning as instructional time
Feb 23, 2026
Proponents told the House Committee on Education that Senate Bill 15 96 A would let the State Board of Education count intentionally designed play-based activities as instructional minutes for kindergarten through grade 5; ODE said current rules do not specifically address play-based learning and the bill would direct rulemaking.
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The House Committee on Education on Feb. 23 held a public hearing on Senate Bill 15 96 A, a measure that would direct the State Board of Education to allow play‑based learning to count as instructional time for students in kindergarten through grade five.
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