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Committee advances bill to align teacher preparation with science of reading; bill reported out
Summary
Sen. Rashad Kemp presented SB 93 to require teacher‑preparation programs and PSC pathways to align with the science of reading; the committee approved the bill and selected a House carrier.
Sen. Rashad Kemp presented Senate Bill 93 (LC492358S), a bill intended to align teacher‑preparation programs with the science of reading so new teachers are trained in evidence‑based instructional approaches. Kemp described the bill as a companion to House efforts that remove particular instructional methods from pre‑service training, and said SB 93 would ensure prospective teachers are not prepared in approaches the sponsor and House sponsors deem ineffective.
Committee members voiced support and acknowledged literacy advocates in the room; Scott Johnson of the Literacy Council was present and recognized by the chair. Representative members moved the bill and it was approved by voice vote.
The committee named a House member to carry SB 93 and instructed sponsors to move the bill to rules for further consideration.
