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Senate committee advances literacy bill requiring district plans and department review of reading programs
Summary
SB153 requires districts to include a literacy plan in annual school improvement plans, clarifies professional‑development expectations, and directs the Department of Education to review and list bona fide science‑of‑reading curricula; the committee approved the bill after departmental Q&A.
Senate Bill 153, presented by Senator Elliott, would require each district to include a literacy plan in its annual school improvement plan, specify what curricula and professional development align with the science of reading, and empower the Department of Education to review and publish a list of approved science‑of‑reading programs and interventions.
"Really kind of outlining a role for the department to review programs, curriculum materials, and resources in three areas — dyslexia programs, reading…
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