Requires the incorporation of structured, explicit, language-based multisensory approaches to literacy instruction for current and 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 in reading, including but not limited to those incorporating multisensory instruction for current and prospective teachers.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Feb 21, 2023
Last action Jan 3, 2024
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3
Jan 3, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
lower
Feb 27, 2023
Committee
REFERENCE CHANGED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
lower
Feb 21, 2023
Committee
REFERRED TO EDUCATION
lower
1 primary · 6 co-sponsors
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