SB1596Introduced in the Senate
Relating to play-based learning.
Introduced by Lew Frederick, District 22
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
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.
Where it stands
Effective date, January 1, 2027.
March 17, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House Third Reading · February 26, 2026
57
Yes
0
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
60 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Court Boice | 1 | Yes |
| Virgle Osborne | 2 | Yes |
| Dwayne Yunker | 3 | Yes |
| Alek Skarlatos | 4 | Yes |
| Pam Marsh | 5 | Yes |
| Kimberly Wallan | 6 | Yes |
| John Lively | 7 | Yes |
| Lisa Fragala | 8 | Yes |
| Boomer Wright | 9 | Yes |
| David Gomberg | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
Referred to Education.
Public Hearing held.
Work Session held.
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)
Second reading.
Carried over to 02-18 by unanimous consent.
Carried over to 02-19 by virtue of adjournment.
Third reading. Carried by Weber. Passed. Ayes, 28; Excused, 2--Frederick, Linthicum.
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Referred to Education.
Public Hearing held.
Work Session held.
Recommendation: Do pass.
Second reading.
Third reading. Carried by Fragala. Passed. Ayes, 57; Excused, 3--Boshart Davis, Hartman, Valderrama.
President signed.
Speaker signed.
Governor signed.
Chapter 27, 2026 Laws.
Effective date, January 1, 2027.
Verify the information
- Official page on the Oregon Legislature website
- Senate Committee On Education Amendment #-1 (amendment)
- Open Government Impact (supplement)
- Preliminary SMS (supplement)
- Witness Registration (supplement)
- Revenue Impact (supplement)
- Preliminary SMS (supplement)
- Fiscal Impact (supplement)
- Preliminary SMS (supplement)
- Revenue Impact (supplement)
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- Revenue Impact Statement (supplement)
- Fiscal Impact Statement (supplement)
- Staff Summary (supplement)
- Open Government Impact (supplement)
- Preliminary SMS (supplement)
- Revenue Impact Statement (supplement)
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- Preliminary SMS (supplement)
- Fiscal Impact (supplement)
- Staff Summary (supplement)
- Witness Registration (supplement)
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