Requires the incorporation of structured, explicit, language and evidence-based approaches to literacy instruction for prospective teachers
Summary
Requires the commissioner of education to establish and enforce rules and regulations to incorporate at least a three credit course devoted to the instructional techniques necessary for effective literacy instruction which shall include delivering structured, systematic, explicit, evidence-based instruction aligned with the science of reading for prospective teachers.
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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jan 30, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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2
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2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO EDUCATION
lower
Jan 30, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO EDUCATION
lower
1 primary · 6 co-sponsors
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