establishing a kindergarten literacy readiness program.

HB 671 would have established a state-funded program to assess and support kindergarten readiness for young students. The program would have required schools to administer literacy assessments and provide targeted interventions for children identified as needing additional support before starting kindergarten. This bill directly affected kindergarten students, their schools, and early childhood educators across the state. However, the committee voted 25-0 on October 30, 2025, to report the bill as "Inexpedient to Legislate," effectively halting its progress in the current legislative session.