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OregonSB 15962026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Relating to play-based learning.

Sponsored By: James Manning Jr. (Democratic), Lew Frederick (Democratic)

Became Law

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

K-5 play-based learning counts as class time

The State Board of Education must let schools count play-based learning as instructional time for kindergarten through grade five. Play-based learning means free play or guided play with clear learning goals, using age‑appropriate methods tied to standards. Physical education that follows ORS 329.496 and regular recess are not play-based learning. Schools may count play-based minutes toward required class time, but not PE or recess.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • James Manning Jr.

    Democratic • Senate

  • Lew Frederick

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Dacia Grayber

    Democratic • House

  • Emily McIntire

    Republican • House

  • Floyd Prozanski

    Democratic • Senate

  • Hai Pham

    Democratic • House

  • Jeff Golden

    Democratic • Senate

  • Kayse Jama

    Democratic • Senate

  • Ken Helm

    Democratic • House

  • Lamar Wise

    Democratic • House

  • Mark Gamba

    Democratic • House

  • Shannon Isadore

    Democratic • House

  • Suzanne Weber

    Republican • Senate

  • Tom Andersen

    Democratic • House

  • Travis Nelson

    Democratic • House

  • Wlnsvey Campos

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 98 • No: 0

House vote • 2/26/2026

Third reading. Carried by Fragala. Passed.

Yes: 57 • No: 0

House vote • 2/25/2026

Education: Heard and Reported Out

Yes: 8 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/19/2026

Third reading. Carried by Weber. Passed.

Yes: 28 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/12/2026

Education: Heard and Reported Out with Amendments

Yes: 5 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Effective date, January 1, 2027.

    3/17/2026Senate

  2. Chapter 27, 2026 Laws.

    3/17/2026Senate

  3. Governor signed.

    3/5/2026Senate

  4. Speaker signed.

    2/27/2026House

  5. President signed.

    2/27/2026Senate

  6. Third reading. Carried by Fragala. Passed.

    2/26/2026House

  7. Second reading.

    2/25/2026House

  8. Recommendation: Do pass.

    2/25/2026House

  9. Work Session held.

    2/25/2026House

  10. Public Hearing held.

    2/23/2026House

  11. Referred to Education.

    2/20/2026House

  12. First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

    2/19/2026House

  13. Third reading. Carried by Weber. Passed.

    2/19/2026Senate

  14. Carried over to 02-19 by virtue of adjournment.

    2/18/2026Senate

  15. Carried over to 02-18 by unanimous consent.

    2/17/2026Senate

  16. Second reading.

    2/16/2026Senate

  17. Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)

    2/13/2026Senate

  18. Work Session held.

    2/12/2026Senate

  19. Public Hearing held.

    2/5/2026Senate

  20. Referred to Education.

    2/2/2026Senate

  21. Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

    2/2/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • Enrolled

    2/26/2026

    PDF

  • A-Engrossed

    2/13/2026

    PDF

  • Senate Amendments to Introduced

    2/13/2026

    PDF

  • SED Amendment -1 (Adopted)

    2/12/2026

    PDF

  • Introduced

    1/28/2026

    PDF

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