OregonStarting in 2027, Oregon rules must allow play-based learning as instruction
Starting January 1, 2027, Oregon rules must let schools count qualifying play-based learning as instruction for students in kindergarten through grade five.
What it does
Rules adopted by the State Board of Education must allow play-based learning to count as instruction for kindergarten through grade five. Recess and qualifying physical education do not count.
Argument forTeachers may be able to use child-led activities to teach learning standards and count that time as instruction.
Argument againstSchools may need clear ways to distinguish learning activities from recess and physical education when deciding what time counts as instruction.
More detail
State Board of Education rules that set instructional-time requirements must allow play-based learning to count as instruction. This applies to students in kindergarten through grade five. Play-based learning emphasizes free or adult-guided play and uses age-appropriate strategies that can fit existing learning standards. It does not include recess or physical education that meets the requirements in ORS 329.496. The law takes effect January 1, 2027.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Mar 17Effective date, January 1, 2027.Latest
- Mar 17Chapter 27, 2026 Laws.
- Mar 5Governor Tina Kotek signed.Became Law
- Feb 27Speaker signed.Major
- Feb 27President signed.Major
- Feb 26Third reading. Carried by Fragala. Passed.Passed House
- Vote recorded Third reading. Carried by Fragala. Passed. Result: pass.Lower
- Feb 25Second reading.Minor
- Vote recorded Heard and Reported Out. Result: pass.Lower
- Feb 25Recommendation: Do pass.Minor
- Feb 25Work Session held.
- Feb 23Public Hearing held.
- Feb 20Referred to Education.Minor
- Feb 19First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.Minor
- Vote recorded Third reading. Carried by Weber. Passed. Result: pass.Upper
- Feb 19Third reading. Carried by Weber. Passed.Passed Senate
- Feb 18Carried over to 02-19 by virtue of adjournment.
- Feb 17Carried over to 02-18 by unanimous consent.
- Feb 16Second reading.Minor
- Feb 13Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)Minor
- Feb 12Work Session held.
- Vote recorded Heard and Reported Out with Amendments. Result: pass.Upper
- Feb 5Public Hearing held.
- Feb 2Referred to Education.Minor
- Feb 2Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.Introduced
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