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Introduced
12/19/2017
12/19/2017
In Committee
01/11/2018
01/11/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/10/2018
03/10/2018
Introduced Session
2018 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requiring K-12 comprehensive reading plans to provide for intensive reading interventions that are delivered by teachers who meet certain criteria beginning with a specified school year; requiring the Department of Education to consider the award of endorsements for a teaching certificate to individuals who hold specified certifications or who complete specified programs that meet certain criteria in a specified review; requiring school districts to provide access to training sufficient for certain instructional personnel to earn an endorsement in reading, etc.
AI Summary
This bill aims to improve reading instruction in Florida's K-12 education system. It requires school districts to provide intensive reading interventions delivered by teachers who are certified or endorsed in reading, starting in the 2020-2021 school year. The bill also directs the Department of Education to consider awarding endorsements to individuals who hold certain certifications or complete accredited programs focused on evidence-based reading intervention strategies. Additionally, the bill requires school districts to provide training to elementary grade teachers to help them earn a reading endorsement. Overall, the bill focuses on strengthening the qualifications of teachers providing reading instruction and interventions to students.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died in Appropriations (on 03/10/2018)
Official Document
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2018/1306 |
| BillText | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2018/1306/BillText/Filed/HTML |
| Bill | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2018/1306/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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