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NY S05480
NY S05480Requires school districts to provide instructional programming and services in reading and literacy which are evidence based and aligned with state standards; requires teachers in grades pre-K through five to attend professional development courses in reading education.
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Introduced
03/06/2023
03/06/2023
In Committee
01/03/2024
01/03/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to early literacy education
AI Summary
This bill amends the education law to require school districts to provide evidence-based and culturally-responsive instructional programming and services in reading and literacy for students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. It also mandates that teachers in these grades receive professional development in evidence-based reading instruction, including topics like phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary development, reading fluency, and comprehension. The bill directs the state education department to develop a list of approved, evidence-based curricula and professional development programs, and to provide grants to support the implementation of these resources. Additionally, the bill requires districts to regularly assess and report on students' literacy progress and provide resources to families to support their children's reading and language development.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
PRINT NUMBER 5480A (on 01/04/2024)
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