HB 1213

An act to establish the adolescent literacy initiative for grades four through eight to improve reading and writing proficiency through evidence-based and scientifically researched instruction; To define key terms related to the science of reading, dyslexia, assessments, interventions and high-quality instructional materials; To require statewide alignment of literacy standards, assessments and curricula with the science of reading and to prohibit the use of balanced literacy and three-cueing systems; To provide comprehensive professional learning, job-embedded coaching and educator preparation requirements for content area teachers and school personnel; To require universal screening, diagnostic assessments, targeted interventions and individual reading plans for students with reading deficiencies; To mandate parental notification, ongoing progress monitoring, annual reporting and state oversight; To require the employment and training of reading specialists and dyslexia therapists; To authorize enforcement and funding by the state board of education; And for related purpose