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Committee hears informational presentation on Read Act changes, proponents press for ‘science of reading’ clarity
Summary
Representative Mary Mueller presented House File 877 for informational discussion March 6, describing a bill that emphasizes the "science of reading," tighter rubrics for curriculum selection, and teacher competency demonstrations tied to Read Act implementation.
Representative Mary Mueller presented House File 877 as an informational item to the House Education Finance Committee on March 6. The bill centers on the Read Act and would emphasize adoption of instruction, interventions and curriculum grounded in the “science of reading,” while adding accountability measures and rubric transparency for curriculum selection.
Why it matters: HF 877 would clarify statutory expectations for K–3 literacy instruction and make changes to oversight and implementation that supporters say are intended to raise reading proficiency statewide. Opponents and some stakeholders warned committee members that language changes could be interpreted to exclude culturally responsive practices if not carefully defined.
Major provisions described at the hearing…
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