New York bills · 2025 Regular Session
New York S 6400
Requires the incorporation of structured, explicit, language and evidence-based approaches to literacy instruction for prospective teachers
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Robert Jackson (Democratic/Working Families)
Cosponsors (5)
- Nathalia Fernandez (Democratic)
- Patrick M. Gallivan (Republican/Conservative)
- Kevin S. Parker (Democratic/Working Families)
- Cordell Cleare (Democratic)
- Leroy Comrie (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the New York legislature
Requires the commissioner of education to establish and enforce rules and regulations to incorporate at least a three credit course devoted to the instructional techniques necessary for effective literacy instruction which shall include delivering structured, systematic, explicit, evidence-based instruction aligned with the science of reading for prospective teachers.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 7, 2026 · Senate
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION - Mar 28, 2025 · Senate
PRINT NUMBER 6400A - Mar 28, 2025 · Senate
AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO HIGHER EDUCATION - Mar 13, 2025 · Senate
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION