New Hampshire SB578 mandates play-based curriculum and restricts denying recess to pupils.

New Hampshire SB578 amends the state's education code to require a play-based curriculum that supports development in physical, social, cognitive, and language domains. It mandates that educators create a learning environment based on early childhood best practices and play-based learning. The bill also establishes that pupils cannot be denied recess unless their participation poses an immediate threat to their safety or the safety of others. If recess is denied for safety reasons, school staff must make efforts to resolve the threat and minimize exclusion from recess.

New Hampshire SB578 mandates play-based curriculum and restricts denying recess to pupils.

New Hampshire SB578 amends the state's education code to require a play-based curriculum that supports development in physical, social, cognitive, and language domains. It mandates that educators create a learning environment based on early childhood best practices and play-based learning. The bill also establishes that pupils cannot be denied recess unless their participation poses an immediate threat to their safety or the safety of others. If recess is denied for safety reasons, school staff must make efforts to resolve the threat and minimize exclusion from recess.