IL SR1370

Urges the Illinois State Board of Education to share findings from the October 25, 2022 literacy summit with education professionals and stakeholders across the state.

Requests ISBE develop a comprehensive literacy plan through collaboration with relevant agencies, focusing on research-aligned and developmentally-appropriate literacy practices across grades and subject areas.

Calls for alignment of early childhood programs, curriculum, educator training, professional development, and student supports to Illinois' standards.

Prioritizes closing literacy opportunity gaps among demographic groups, noting that 50% of Illinois third graders met or exceeded English language arts standards in recent assessments, down from 60% in 2019.

Emphasizes the importance of high-quality reading instruction focusing on foundational skills including phonemic awareness, phonics, spelling, vocabulary development, fluency, and comprehension for all students.