HB2215

Literacy endorsements; coaches; specialists

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

Arizona HB2215 establishes requirements for literacy endorsements, training, and reading proficiency for teachers in kindergarten through third grade.

Arizona HB2215 amends the state's statutes to establish a literacy endorsement for teachers in kindergarten through third grade. The bill mandates that teachers in these grades obtain a literacy endorsement within three years of receiving their certificate. It also requires all approved educator preparation programs to include courses necessary for obtaining a literacy endorsement. The endorsement must include evidence-based science of reading training and passing a literacy instruction assessment.

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History

Jan 14

House

House read second time

Jan 13

House

Introduced in House and read first time

Jan 13

House

Assigned to House ED Committee