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HB 4577·IL·house

SCH CD-K-PLAY-BASED LEARNING

Signed into LawFiled Jan 23, 2026
Sponsor: Laura Faver Dias (D)
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Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0555

Jul 10, 2026

Summary

The bill updates the Illinois School Code to clearly define “play‑based learning,” “guided play,” and “student‑initiated play” for kindergarten classrooms. It also amends the language, swapping the word “guided” for “teacher‑initiated” wherever it appears. The changes aim to give teachers and parents a clearer understanding of how play can meet learning standards.

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