Requires evidence-based early reading instruction be implemented in public schools.

This bill requires New Jersey public schools to implement evidence-based early reading instruction for students in preschool through grade three. It mandates the Commissioner of Education to develop a literacy plan within one year that emphasizes phonics, phonemic awareness, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension - while explicitly prohibiting the use of balanced literacy theory and the three-cueing model ("MSV"). School districts must adopt this instruction starting two years after enactment, and teachers must complete new certification requirements, including six academic credits in evidence-based methods. The bill directly affects all public school districts, teachers, and educator preparation programs in New Jersey.