Kansas SB517 expands literacy education requirements and reporting, emphasizing the science of reading and structured literacy.

Kansas SB517 amends the Kansas Blueprint for Literacy to enhance literacy education and reporting. It mandates that all pre-service teacher preparation programs and professional development for in-service teachers be based on the science of reading and structured literacy. School districts must develop individual student literacy plans for high-risk students in kindergarten through third grade. The bill also requires the state board of regents to establish a comprehensive reading and literacy assessment system.

Kansas SB517 expands literacy education requirements and reporting, emphasizing the science of reading and structured literacy.

Kansas SB517 amends the Kansas Blueprint for Literacy to enhance literacy education and reporting. It mandates that all pre-service teacher preparation programs and professional development for in-service teachers be based on the science of reading and structured literacy. School districts must develop individual student literacy plans for high-risk students in kindergarten through third grade. The bill also requires the state board of regents to establish a comprehensive reading and literacy assessment system.