A 3821
Requires evidence-based early reading instruction be implemented in public schools.
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Bill overview
This bill mandates the implementation of evidence-based early reading instruction in New Jersey’s public schools, from preschool through grade three. It requires the Department of Education to develop a comprehensive plan outlining specific instructional methods and strategies, including phonics, phonemic awareness, and fluency. The bill also impacts teacher certification requirements, student learning standards, and prohibits the use of certain reading methodologies like balanced literacy and the three-cueing model.
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