Read Act modified, early literacy field experiences required for teacher candidates, high school diploma established for veterans, and rulemaking required.

Summary

The legislation amends the Read Act by redefining "literacy specialist," "oral language" and adding a definition of "parent." It also obligates every school district to screen all kindergarten through third‑grade students three times per year for foundational reading skills and dyslexia, including multilingual and dual‑language learners, and to report the data to the Department of Education. Additional screening and intervention rules are set for older students and English language learners, and the Department must adopt rules to carry out the new requirements.

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