SB700Introduced in the Senate
In evidence-based reading instruction, further providing for definitions and for evidence-based reading instruction curriculum and providing for reading screening, for reading deficiency and identification, for school entity duties and reading intervention plan, for parent notification, for grants to school entities, for funding and for reporting; and establishing the Evidence-based Reading Instruction Restricted Account.
Introduced by Devlin Robinson, District 37
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in evidence-based reading instruction, further providing for definitions and for evidence-based reading instruction curriculum and providing for reading screening, for reading deficiency and identification, for school entity duties and reading intervention plan, for parent notification, for grants to school entities, for funding and for reporting; and establishing the Evidence-based Reading Instruction Restricted Account.
Where it stands
Re-referred to Appropriations
June 23, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Education: Reported as Committed · May 6, 2025
10
Yes
1
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
11 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Anthony Williams | 8 | Yes |
| Jarrett Coleman | 16 | Yes |
| Carolyn Comitta | 19 | Yes |
| Timothy Kearney | 26 | Yes |
| Lynda Schlegel Culver | 27 | Yes |
| David Argall | 29 | Yes |
| Dawn Keefer | 31 | No |
| Doug Mastriano | 33 | Yes |
| Greg Rothman | 34 | Yes |
| Lindsey Williams | 38 | Yes |
Bill history
Referred to Education
Reported as committed
First consideration
Second consideration
Re-referred to Appropriations
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