Pennsylvania SB700 amends the Public School Code to enhance evidence-based reading instruction in kindergarten through third grade.

Pennsylvania SB700 amends the Public School Code to improve evidence-based reading instruction for students in kindergarten through third grade. The bill mandates that school entities screen students for reading competency three times a year using approved universal reading screeners. It requires school entities to adopt an evidence-based reading instruction curriculum and identify educators responsible for its implementation. The bill also establishes a reading leadership council to advise the department on reading instruction curricula and screeners.

Pennsylvania SB700 amends the Public School Code to enhance evidence-based reading instruction in kindergarten through third grade.

Pennsylvania SB700 amends the Public School Code to improve evidence-based reading instruction for students in kindergarten through third grade. The bill mandates that school entities screen students for reading competency three times a year using approved universal reading screeners. It requires school entities to adopt an evidence-based reading instruction curriculum and identify educators responsible for its implementation. The bill also establishes a reading leadership council to advise the department on reading instruction curricula and screeners.