SB 1596

Oregon Senate bill in Session 2026R1.

Status: introduced. Latest action: February 23, 2026.

Directs the State Board of Education to allow play-based learning to be considered instructional time for students in kindergarten through grade five.

Bill ID OR-2026R1-SB-1596
Session 2026R1
Status introduced
Senate introduced 2026-02-23
Education
Summary

Allows learning by playing to count towards time required by the State Board of Education. (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.

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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-02-02 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-02-23 Status introduced
2026-02-23 Latest Action Public Hearing held.
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