Strong Readers Act; references; legislative findings; reading screenings; reading intervention plans; reading deficiencies; mandatory third grade retention; good cause exemptions; request process; intensive reading intervention; acceleration class; reporting requirements; summer academy programs; teacher training requirements; literacy instructional team; revolving fund; donations; emergency.

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17 actions

Apr 1, 2026 upper

Second Reading referred to Education Committee then to Appropriations Committee
Mar 30, 2026 upper

First Reading
Mar 30, 2026 lower

Engrossed, signed, to Senate
Mar 25, 2026 lower

Referred for engrossment
Mar 25, 2026 lower

Third Reading, Measure and Emergency passed: Ayes: 86 Nays: 6
Mar 25, 2026 lower

Emergency added
Mar 25, 2026 lower

Amended by floor substitute
Mar 25, 2026 lower

Coauthored by Representative(s) Hasenbeck, Luttrell, Gise, Staires, Hill
Mar 25, 2026 lower

General Order
Mar 9, 2026 lower

Authored by Senator Pugh (principal Senate author)
Mar 9, 2026 lower

Coauthored by Representative(s) Archer, Lepak, Kerbs, Hall, Lay, Caldwell (Chad), Pae, Harris, Wolfley
Mar 9, 2026 lower

CR; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Appropriations and Budget Committee
Feb 17, 2026 lower

Recommendation to the full committee; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee
Feb 3, 2026 lower

Referred to Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee
Feb 3, 2026 lower

Second Reading referred to Appropriations and Budget
Feb 2, 2026 lower

Authored by Representative Hilbert
Feb 2, 2026 lower

First Reading