The bill aims to prohibit the use of the three-cueing system in reading instruction within public K-12 education in Alabama. It mandates that all reading instructional materials approved for use in schools must utilize structured literacy strategies focused on phonics and decoding, explicitly excluding the three-cueing system, which is based on meaning, structure, syntax, and visual cues. The legislation also establishes criteria for instructional materials and educator preparation programs, ensuring that they are based on scientifically researched and evidence-based reading strategies.

Key provisions include a requirement for local boards of education to avoid using any instructional materials that employ the three-cueing system or visual memory for teaching word recognition. The bill outlines that instructional strategies may include visual information to support comprehension but must not be used for teaching foundational reading skills. The act is set to take effect on June 1, 2025, and includes provisions for notifying local boards and the public in cases of violations.