House Bill No. [insert bill number] establishes a state policy on early literacy instruction, mandating that such instruction be evidence-based and incorporate scientifically supported components. The bill emphasizes the importance of effective reading instruction, which includes phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension strategies. It aims to ensure that reading instruction in public schools is grounded in rigorous research and that educators are equipped with the necessary knowledge to teach these foundational skills effectively. The bill also specifies that instructional materials and methods must meet or exceed minimum requirements outlined in the legislation.

Key provisions of the bill include the requirement for early literacy instruction to be evidence-based, systematic, and explicit, with a focus on essential components such as phonics and comprehension. The bill deletes previous language that allowed for ineffective approaches to reading instruction, specifically those that rely on context or visual cues rather than systematic phonics. Additionally, the bill includes a codification instruction and sets an effective date of July 1, 2025, for the new policy to take effect.