Prohibits school districts from using a three-cueing system model of reading instruction

SB 556 bans public school districts in our state from using the "three-cueing system" for reading instruction. This system teaches students to guess words using pictures, sentence context, or the first letter, rather than focusing on decoding sounds. The bill directly affects school districts, teachers, and students by requiring a shift to evidence-based reading methods that emphasize phonics. It prohibits the use of this specific instructional model in all K-3 classrooms. The bill is currently under review by the Education Committee after its first hearing.