Iowa HF460 mandates play-based learning in preschool, prekindergarten, and kindergarten.

Iowa HF460 introduces play-based learning in preschool, prekindergarten, and kindergarten. It defines play-based learning as a pedagogical approach emphasizing play and child-directed experiences. The bill requires school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, charter schools, and innovation zone schools to incorporate specific minutes of play-based learning into their daily schedules. For instance, preschools must provide at least 90 minutes during each half school day and 180 minutes during each full school day.

Iowa HF460 mandates play-based learning in preschool, prekindergarten, and kindergarten.

Iowa HF460 introduces play-based learning in preschool, prekindergarten, and kindergarten. It defines play-based learning as a pedagogical approach emphasizing play and child-directed experiences. The bill requires school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, charter schools, and innovation zone schools to incorporate specific minutes of play-based learning into their daily schedules. For instance, preschools must provide at least 90 minutes during each half school day and 180 minutes during each full school day.