Director says Big Spring already aligns with new structured‑literacy law focused on K–3
District staff told the board that Senate Bill 315 (Act 47 of 2025) requires evidence‑based curriculum, teacher training, universal screeners and intervention plans for K–3; the director said Big Spring already uses approved screeners and many approved curricula.
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Mrs. Donado summarized the requirements of Senate Bill 315 (Act 47 of 2025), which she said centers on structured literacy for grades K–3 and asks districts to adopt approved evidence‑based reading curriculum, provide PDe‑approved professional development, screen K–3 students three times per year with approved universal screeners, and maintain intervention plans for students identified with reading deficiencies.
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