Adolescent Literacy Initiatives; require MDE to establish for...

An Act To Establish The Adolescent Literacy Initiative For Grades Four Through Eight To Improve Reading And Writing Proficiency Through Evidence-based And Scientifically Researched Instruction; To Define Key Terms Related To The Science Of Reading, Dyslexia, Assessments, Interventions And High-quality Instructional Materials; To Require Statewide Alignment Of Literacy Standards, Assessments And Curricula With The Science Of Reading And To Prohibit The Use Of Balanced Literacy And Three-cueing Systems; To Provide Comprehensive Professional Learning, Job-embedded Coaching And Educator Preparation Requirements For Content Area Teachers And School Personnel; To Require Universal Screening, Diagnostic Assessments, Targeted Interventions And Individual Reading Plans For Students With Reading Deficiencies; To Mandate Parental Notification, Ongoing Progress Monitoring, Annual Reporting And State Oversight; To Require The Employment And Training Of Reading Specialists And Dyslexia Therapists; To Authorize Enforcement And Funding By The State Board Of Education; And For Related Purpose