Bill
Bill > S0224
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Introduced
01/07/2020
01/07/2020
In Committee
06/17/2020
06/17/2020
Crossed Over
06/16/2020
06/16/2020
Passed
06/16/2020
06/16/2020
Dead
Introduced Session
2019-2020 Session
Bill Summary
This bill proposes to require that kindergarten-grade 3 students and students with dyslexia in public schools receive evidence-based structured literacy instruction and that the Vermont Standards Board of Professional Educators evaluate teacher preparation programs to determine whether teachers are receiving appropriate training in literacy instruction.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to require that kindergarten-grade 3 students and students with dyslexia in public schools receive evidence-based structured literacy instruction, which involves multisensory teaching methods to improve word recognition, decoding, and other literacy skills. The bill also requires the Vermont Standards Board of Professional Educators to evaluate teacher preparation programs to ensure teachers are receiving appropriate training in literacy instruction, and it makes changes to the laws governing the closure of postsecondary institutions and the composition of the boards of trustees for the University of Vermont and Vermont State Colleges.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Read First Time and Referred to the Committee on Education (on 06/17/2020)
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