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NY A03937

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/30/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jo Simon

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires the Commissioner of Education to establish rules mandating all New York higher education institutions offering education degrees or certification programs include at least a three-credit course on effective literacy instruction techniques

  • The required course must teach structured, systematic, explicit, and evidence-based reading instruction methods aligned with the "science of reading," also known as structured literacy

  • Applies to both graduate and undergraduate education programs, as well as educational administration certification programs

  • Takes effect 180 days after becoming law

Legislative Description

Requires the commissioner of education to establish and enforce rules and regulations to incorporate at least a three credit course devoted to the instructional techniques necessary for effective literacy instruction which shall include delivering structured, systematic, explicit, evidence-based instruction aligned with the science of reading for prospective teachers.

Last Action

referred to education

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Education1/30/2025

Full Bill Text

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