MA S338

Requires school districts to use elementary literacy curricula aligned with evidence-based literacy instruction, emphasizing phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension while prohibiting three-cueing/MSV methods

Mandates district improvement plans address evidence-based literacy instruction when more than 50% of K-3 students fall below literacy benchmarks on early screening assessments

Requires educator preparation programs and apprenticeship pathways to include evidence-based literacy instruction training for state approval

Directs the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to create approved lists of professional development programs, free online training modules, and intervention guidelines for students with reading deficiencies

Establishes annual district reporting requirements beginning October 31, 2025, with aggregated statewide reports due by December 31, 2025