INCREASE EDUCATIONAL SALARIES

Added new statutory definitions for 'high-quality instructional materials,' 'science of reading,' 'scientifically based reading instruction,' and 'structured literacy' to establish what constitutes proper reading instruction methodology.

Requires all teacher preparation programs to include science of reading, structured literacy, and scientifically based reading instruction in their coursework and student teaching experiences.

Mandates that elementary teacher candidates complete a minimum of 100 hours of supervised field experience specifically implementing science of reading and structured literacy techniques.

Requires teacher preparation programs to submit annual accountability reports including program changes, candidate performance data, and graduate impact data on student literacy outcomes.

Removed the specific minimum salary amount for Level One teachers that was in the introduced version, replacing it with a different salary structure.

Added requirements for programs to demonstrate partnerships with K-12 schools for high-quality student teaching experiences that emphasize science of reading instructional practices.

Modified Level One license requirements to include specific training in reading instruction methodologies rather than just general teaching competencies.

Establishes accountability measures including corrective action plans, probationary status, and potential loss of state approval for teacher preparation programs that fail to meet science of reading instruction standards.