H4642
An Act relative to teacher preparation and student literacy
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Bill overview
This bill addresses improvements to teacher preparation programs and student literacy outcomes in Massachusetts. It aims to enhance the skills and knowledge of teachers, particularly in foundational literacy skills, and to support students’ ability to read proficiently. The bill proposes changes to teacher training and curriculum to better equip educators to address student literacy challenges. It also seeks to align teacher preparation with current research and best practices in literacy instruction.
Key provisions
- Requires teacher preparation programs to incorporate evidence-based practices in literacy instruction.
- Establishes a framework for ongoing professional development for teachers focused on literacy.
- Directs the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to develop and implement a statewide literacy plan.
- Supports the use of assessments to monitor student literacy progress.
- Encourages collaboration between teacher preparation programs and local school districts.
- Addresses the need for specialized training for teachers working with students with dyslexia or other literacy challenges.
- Promotes the integration of technology into literacy instruction.
- Requires teacher preparation programs to assess and address systemic barriers to student literacy.
Who is affected
- Teachers
- Teacher Preparation Programs
- School Districts
- Students (particularly those struggling with literacy)
- The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Education
Cosponsors
Alice Hanlon Peisch
Andres X. Vargas
Bud L. Williams
Danillo A. Sena
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Bill H.4642 194th (Current)
An Act relative to teacher preparation and student literacy
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Sponsor: Joint Committee on Education
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Displaying 9 actions for Bill H.4642
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 10/20/2025 | House | Reported from the committee on Education |
| 10/20/2025 | House | New draft of H669 and H698 |
| 10/20/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
| 10/29/2025 | House | Committee recommended ought to pass with an amendment, substituting therefor a bill with the same title, see H4672 |
| 10/29/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling with the amendment pending |
| 10/29/2025 | House | Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting for a second reading with the amendment pending |
| 10/29/2025 | House | Rules suspended |
| 10/29/2025 | House | Read second, amended (as recommended by the committee on House Ways and Means) |
| 10/29/2025 | House | New draft substituted, see H4672 |
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