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This bill modifies the requirements for education preparation programs at public and private higher education institutions by changing the frequency of Department of Education audits from once every seven years to biennially (every two years). The bill requires these programs to include comprehensive coursework and demonstrate student mastery in science-based reading research and evidence-based literacy instruction, particularly for students seeking initial teacher licensure in early childhood, elementary education, special education, or as reading specialists. The legislation also mandates that programs for reading specialists include specific training in identifying and supporting students with dyslexia or related disorders, ensuring that such programs include coursework on reading remediation and require mastery of science-based reading research and evidence-based literacy instruction. These requirements aim to improve the quality of teacher preparation programs by ensuring that future educators are well-equipped to teach reading effectively, with a strong emphasis on understanding literacy instruction methodologies and supporting diverse student learning needs.

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