Bill > A05835

This bill, known as the "Libraries Literacy Education Guidance Act," mandates that the state librarian, within one year of the act's effective date, must develop and distribute guidance on effective, research-backed methods for teaching literacy to young children, specifically focusing on reading skills for students from pre-kindergarten through third grade. This guidance will cover key areas like phonemic awareness (understanding the sounds in words), phonics (connecting sounds to letters), vocabulary, reading smoothly and accurately (fluency), understanding what is read (comprehension), speaking and listening skills, and writing, all based on instructional best practices established by the commissioner. The guidance, which can include resources like books, educational technology, and public information, will be sent to all public and association libraries across New York State. The state librarian is required to update this guidance every two years, taking into account feedback from the libraries that receive it.

Budget and Finance, Education

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A5835