Senate Bill 1572 Summary

• Extends the deadline for the K-3 reading program dyslexia training requirement from July 1, 2021 to July 1, 2022, requiring at least one K-3 teacher per school to complete dyslexia training compliant with section 15-219.

• Establishes a literacy endorsement requirement beginning August 1, 2025 for all certificated teachers providing literacy instruction in kindergarten through grade five, requiring completion of science of reading training and passing a literacy instruction assessment within three years of certificate issuance (or by August 1, 2028 for teachers with existing certificates).

• Requires educator preparation programs in elementary and early childhood education to include courses necessary to obtain the literacy endorsement beginning August 1, 2022.

• Updates dyslexia screening timeline from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2022 and adds requirement for a statewide kindergarten entry evaluation tool to be administered within 45 calendar days of school year start or student enrollment.

• Adds requirement for schools to provide written parental notification of reading deficiencies within three weeks of identification and to provide regular progress updates on student reading proficiency.