HB3023Introduced in the House
Strong Readers Act; reading screenings; screening instruments; intervention plan implementation and reporting; Reading Proficiency Team; State Department of Education; benchmarks; literacy coaches; retention, tutoring, and re-screening options for first and second grade students; mandatory retention for third grade students who do not meet certain benchmarks; exceptions; tutoring and summer academy options; alternative placement teaching certificates; adjunct teachers; prohibitions; effective date; emergency.
Introduced by Dick Lowe, District 56
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Strong Readers Act; reading screenings; screening instruments; intervention plan implementation and reporting; Reading Proficiency Team; State Department of Education; benchmarks; literacy coaches; retention, tutoring, and re-screening options for first and second grade students; mandatory retention for third grade students who do not meet certain benchmarks; exceptions; tutoring and summer academy options; alternative placement teaching certificates; adjunct teachers; prohibitions; effective date; emergency.
Where it stands
Referred to Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee
February 3, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
First Reading
Authored by Representative Lowe (Dick)
Second Reading referred to Appropriations and Budget
Referred to Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee
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