Signed into LawFiled Jan 23, 2026
Sponsor: Laura Faver Dias (D)
Latest Action
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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