IN HB1577 | 2015 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 20 2015 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2015-01-20 - First Reading: referred to Committee on Education
Pending: House Education Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

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.

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Title

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.

Sponsors


History

DateChamberAction
2015-01-20HouseFirst Reading: referred to Committee on Education
2015-01-20HouseAuthored by Representative Wright

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