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Panel adopts bill to make literacy teams permanent; 10-1 committee vote

Legislative committee (name not specified in transcript) · April 1, 2026

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Summary

Senate Bill 13 38 would make literacy teams permanent rather than pilot; sponsor Representative Caldwell said the bill makes literacy teams permanent, and the committee reported it 'do pass' with a 10-1 vote after a brief clarifying question about whether the bill adds coaches.

Representative Caldwell presented Senate Bill 13 38, saying the bill makes literacy teams permanent after a pilot phase. Representative Potomhill asked whether the measure adds additional literacy coaches or simply removes the pilot designation; Caldwell replied that the bill makes the teams permanent and did not say it adds positions.

After brief discussion the roll was opened; the clerk announced the tally as 10 in favor, 1 opposed. The chair said the committee would report the bill as 'do pass.' The transcript contains no sponsorship of amendments or further debate and does not specify which member voted no.