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NY A08316
Bill
Status
11/27/2023
Primary Sponsor
Josh Jensen
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AI Summary
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Requires all persons applying on or after January 1, 2025, for a certificate or license as a childhood education teacher, early education teacher, special education teacher, or reading specialist to complete at least 2 hours of coursework or training in evidence-based reading instruction.
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Training must cover 16 specific topics including language acquisition, phonics, fluency, vocabulary development, assessment administration, and interventions for struggling readers.
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Coursework or training must be obtained from an institution or provider approved by the Department of Education.
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Applicants must provide documentation to the department demonstrating completion of the required training.
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The act takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Requires new teachers applying for certification or a license including childhood education teachers, early education teachers, special education teachers, or reading specialists to have completed training for evidence-based reading instruction.
Last Action
referred to education
1/3/2024