Committee hears competing views on SB 6,192 to tighten literacy and math interventions

The Senate Early Learning and K-12 Education Committee heard testimony on SB 6,192, which would require structured literacy and numeracy programs by 2028–29, create regional ‘star teacher’ bonuses of $10,000–$20,000, and mandate interventions for third‑grade students scoring low on assessments; witnesses split over standardized methods, merit pay and program approvals.