This bill amends section 79-2607 of the Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, focusing on the Nebraska Reading Improvement Act. It establishes a professional learning system developed by the State Department of Education to provide training on evidence-based reading instruction for teachers of children aged four through third grade. The bill emphasizes the importance of this training and mandates that approved schools and early childhood programs ensure their teachers are aware of and trained in this system. Additionally, the State Department of Education is tasked with collaborating with educational service units to offer regional coaching and job-embedded training for teachers.

Furthermore, the bill expresses the Legislature's intent to appropriate two million dollars annually from the Education Future Fund for fiscal years 2024-25 through 2029-30 to support the provision of regional coaches and training related to evidence-based reading instruction. The original section 79-2607 is repealed, indicating a comprehensive update to the existing law.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 79-2607