Bill > SB6192

This bill aims to improve reading and mathematics instruction and intervention for students. It establishes a "star teacher award" program, funded by appropriations, where educational service districts will select six teachers annually (three in math and three in English language arts) based on student score improvements and other criteria, with awardees receiving a $10,000 bonus per year. The bill mandates that school districts implement structured literacy programs using evidence-based practices for students in kindergarten through 12th grade, with full implementation by the 2028-29 school year, and these programs must include specific essential components like phonics, vocabulary, and comprehension, and be responsive to individual student needs. Similarly, school districts will be required to implement structured numeracy programs for students in kindergarten through 12th grade, also by the 2028-29 school year, focusing on mathematical proficiency, high-quality instructional materials, and early identification of students at risk of not achieving age-appropriate mathematical skills, including screening for dyscalculia. The bill also requires the Washington professional educator standards board to adopt revised standards for teacher endorsements by September 1, 2027, to include reading and writing literacy competencies, and educator preparation programs must incorporate these standards by the 2028-29 school year. Furthermore, it outlines intensive reading and literacy improvement strategies for students scoring "basic" or "below basic" on third-grade statewide assessments in English language arts, and similar intensive mathematics improvement strategies for students scoring "basic" or "below basic" on third-grade statewide assessments in mathematics, with provisions for parent involvement and alternative strategies for schools demonstrating improved outcomes.

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=6192&Year=2025&Initiative=false