Read Act modified, early literacy field experiences required for teacher candidates, high school diploma established for veterans, and rulemaking required.
Governor approval; Secretary of State, Filed; Governor's action Approval; Secretary of State
Summary
The legislation updates Minnesota’s Read Act by expanding definitions, requiring universal K‑3 reading screenings, parent notification, and detailed local literacy plans, and by setting new professional‑development and material‑review standards. It also adds a requirement that teacher‑preparation programs include a supervised early‑literacy field experience for candidates entering in 2027‑28, and it authorizes school districts to issue high‑school diplomas to veterans who did not finish high school. The changes aim to improve literacy outcomes for students and provide educational recognition for veterans.
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