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WI SB461
WI SB461The governor's read to lead development fund, the Read to Lead Development Council, grants in support of literacy and early childhood development programs, teacher licensure, screening kindergarten pupils for reading readiness, remedial reading services for certain pupils, evaluating teacher preparatory programs and educator effectiveness, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
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04/03/2012
04/03/2012
Introduced Session
2011-2012 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act to repeal 20.505 (4) (c); to renumber and amend 14.20 (2); to amend 14.20 (title), 20.525 (1) (f), 115.28 (7) (a), 115.28 (7) (e) 2. and 119.04 (1); to repeal and recreate 14.20 (1); and to create 14.017 (5), 14.20 (1m), 14.20 (2) (b) and (c), 20.255 (2) (d), 20.255 (2) (q), 20.525 (1) (q), 25.17 (1) (ge), 25.79, 115.28 (7g), 115.28 (12) (ag), 115.415, 118.016, 118.19 (14), 120.12 (2m) and 121.02 (1) (c) 3. of the statutes; relating to: the governor's read to lead development fund, the Read to Lead Development Council, grants in support of literacy and early childhood development programs, teacher licensure, screening kindergarten pupils for reading readiness, remedial reading services for certain pupils, evaluating teacher preparatory programs and educator effectiveness, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
AI Summary
This bill establishes the "Read to Lead Development Council" within the governor's office, comprised of various stakeholders including educators, parents, and business representatives, to advise on literacy and early childhood development programs. It creates the "Governor's Read to Lead Development Fund" to support these programs through grants awarded by the governor and the state superintendent of public instruction, with specific provisions for grants to school boards and other entities. The bill also mandates screening kindergarten pupils for reading readiness, requiring schools to provide interventions for those at risk of reading difficulty, and introduces new requirements for evaluating teacher preparatory programs and educator effectiveness, including public reporting of program outcomes and a standardized system for teacher and principal evaluations. Additionally, it modifies teacher licensure requirements by mandating a specific reading assessment for certain teaching licenses and establishes a framework for assessing and reporting on educator effectiveness in public schools.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Education
Sponsors (9)
Alberta Darling (R)*,
Luther Olsen (R)*,
Dale Schultz (R)*,
Joan Ballweg (R),
Edward Brooks (R),
Mike Endsley (R),
Steven Kestell (R),
Howard Marklein (R),
Richard Spanbauer (R),
Last Action
Published 4-16-2012 (on 04/05/2012)
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