An Act relative to teacher preparation and student literacy

Summary

The measure rewrites state law to define and require evidence‑based literacy instruction for kindergarten through third grade, mandating curricula that cover phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension while prohibiting implicit word‑reading techniques like three‑cueing. It also creates waiver and pilot options, sets up reporting on staff and curriculum data, and provides state‑run professional‑development resources. The goal is to improve reading outcomes by ensuring instruction is grounded in scientific research.

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