Vote Yes on this bill if you want schools to use state-approved reading materials, screen students earlier for reading problems and dyslexia, train staff in evidence-based methods, and provide more structured help to struggling readers.

Organizations that support this bill may include dyslexia advocacy groups, parent groups focused on reading outcomes, and education reform organizations that support science-of-reading instruction and earlier help for struggling students.

Vote No on this bill if you want local schools and teachers to keep more freedom over reading curriculum and teaching methods, and if you are concerned that extra testing, training, and state rules could add costs, paperwork, and less classroom flexibility.

Organizations that oppose this bill may include local-control advocates, some school districts and educator groups concerned about state mandates, and curriculum providers whose materials could be left off the state-approved list.