Laura Sturgeon
- Democratic
- Senator
- District 4
Primary
The 2019 Delaware Literacy Plan (“Literacy Plan”) established a framework to address Delaware’s literacy challenges. The Literacy Plan concluded that a strong teacher preparation program should lay the foundation for teachers to be able to engage students in the essential components of evidenced-based reading instruction, known as the "science of reading." This Act incorporates the science of reading into Delaware’s public and charter schools by requiring, beginning July 1, 2023, that teacher preparation programs which prepare elementary school, early childhood education, or special education teachers or reading specialists must provide instruction in evidence-based reading instruction. It requires the Department of Education to establish a minimum number of hours of training that instructors in educator preparation programs must complete in evidence-based reading instruction. This Act also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.
Signed by Governor
Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 ABSENT
Suspension of Rules in House
Reported Out of Committee (Education) in House with 4 Favorable, 9 On Its Merits
Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
Reported Out of Committee (Education) in Senate with 3 Favorable, 2 On Its Merits
Introduced and Assigned to Education Committee in Senate
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