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IN HB1577

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/20/2015

Primary Sponsor

Melanie Wright

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • State board of education rules may not require a specific length of time for reading instruction during the student instructional day
  • Rules must allow flexibility for principals and school leaders in scheduling the number and length of reading periods
  • Voids the existing administrative rule 511 IAC 6.2-3.1-5(d)(3) that required a specific length of time for reading in elementary schools
  • Effective date is July 1, 2015

Legislative Description

Reading requirements for students. Provides that a rule adopted by the state board of education: (1) may not require a specific length of time that must be spent in reading during a student instructional day; and (2) must allow flexibility for principals and school leaders in scheduling the number and length of reading periods. Voids a rule that requires a specific length of time spent in reading for elementary students.

Last Action

First Reading: referred to Committee on Education

1/20/2015

Committee Referrals

Education1/20/2015

Full Bill Text

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