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NY A03937
Bill
Status
1/30/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jo Simon
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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Applies to both graduate and undergraduate education programs, as well as educational administration certification programs
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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