2013 House Bill 5144

Require more third grade reading interventions

Introduced in the House

Nov. 12, 2013

Introduced by Rep. Thomas Stallworth (D-7)

To require the state Department of Education to develop and phase-in programs to achieve more student proficiency on the third grade state reading assessment test. The programs would have to include “diagnostic evaluation,” early intervention, tutoring, mentoring and more.

Referred to the Committee on Education

Dec. 4, 2013

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.