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IL HB4577

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/23/2026

Primary Sponsor

Laura Faver Dias

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Origin

House of Representatives

104th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the Illinois School Code to define "play-based learning" in kindergarten as either guided play or student-initiated play
  • Defines "guided play" as intentional teacher-directed activities aligned to learning goals or standards
  • Defines "student-initiated play" as child-selected opportunities to build, pretend, create, move, or explore in teacher-curated environments aligned with learning standards
  • Clarifies existing language requiring kindergarten programs to be developmentally appropriate and provide play-based learning opportunities
  • Introduced by Rep. Laura Faver Dias in the 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

Legislative Description

SCH CD-K-PLAY-BASED LEARNING

Last Action

House Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/13/2026
Education Policy2/11/2026
Rules2/3/2026

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