H 4672
An Act relative to teacher preparation and student literacy.
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Bill overview
This bill addresses teacher preparation and student literacy in Massachusetts. It aims to improve the skills and knowledge of teachers, particularly in foundational literacy skills, and to support students’ reading abilities. The bill proposes changes to teacher education programs and outlines strategies for addressing student literacy challenges across the state. It is closely related to other similar legislative efforts.
Key provisions
- Requires teacher preparation programs to incorporate enhanced training in foundational literacy instruction.
- Establishes a grant program to support school districts in implementing evidence-based literacy interventions.
- Directs the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to develop and disseminate resources for teachers on literacy instruction.
- Promotes collaboration between teachers, administrators, and families to support student literacy.
- Focuses on early literacy skills for students in the early grades.
- Addresses the need for ongoing professional development for teachers in literacy practices.
- Requires the evaluation of the effectiveness of literacy programs.
- Supports the use of data to inform literacy instruction.
Who is affected
- Teachers
- School Districts
- Students (particularly in elementary grades)
- Parents/Guardians
- The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
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Primary sponsor
House Committee on Ways and Means
Cosponsors
Alice Hanlon Peisch
Andres X. Vargas
Bud L. Williams
Danillo A. Sena
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Bill H.4672 194th (Current)
An Act relative to teacher preparation and student literacy.
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Sponsor: House Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 11 actions for Bill H.4672
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 10/29/2025 | House | Reported from the committee on House Ways and Means |
| 10/29/2025 | House | Pending new draft of H4642 |
| 10/29/2025 | House | New draft of H4642 |
| 10/29/2025 | House | Ordered to a third reading |
| 10/29/2025 | House | Amendment 1 rejected |
| 10/29/2025 | House | Amendment 6 rejected - 23 YEAS to 131 NAYS (See YEA and NAY No. 99 ) |
| 10/29/2025 | House | Amendment 9 adopted, as changed - 140 YEAS to 15 NAYS (See YEA and NAY No. 100 ) |
| 10/29/2025 | House | Amendment 8 adopted, as changed - 133 YEAS to 22 NAYS (See YEA and NAY No. 101 ) |
| 10/29/2025 | House | Amendment 10 adopted, as changed - 133 YEAS to 22 NAYS (See YEA and NAY No. 102 ) |
| 10/29/2025 | House | Amendment 12 adopted, as changed - 155 YEAS to 0 NAYS (See YEA and NAY No. 103 ) |
| 10/29/2025 | House | Published as amended, see H4683 |
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