Rhode Island – 2019 – HB 5887 – Right to Read Act

Rhode Island

Creates the Right to Read Act to require certain licensed teachers to be proficient in scientific reading instruction and further require all other licensed teachers to have a cursory knowledge of scientific and structured literacy reading instruction. This act also establishes new provisions addressing the education of children with dyslexia and related disorders

  • History: 2019-07-08 Senate Signed by Governor, <a href="https://legiscan.com/RI/bill/H5887/2019">Legiscan History Page</a>
  • Bill Text: <a href="http://webserver.rilin.state.ri.us/BillText19/HouseText19/H5887B.pdf">Committee Substitute, as Passed</a>
  • Act / Statute Reference: Adds Section 16-11.4-6. ("Right to read act") to Chapter 16-11.4 RI General Laws; Adds new Chapter 67.2 ("Education of Children with Dyslexia and Related Disorders"), Adds Section 16-11.4-6. ("Right to read act") to Chapter 16-11.4 RI General Laws; Adds new Chapter 67.2 ("Education of Children with Dyslexia and Related Disorders"), Adds Section 16-11.4-6. ("Right to read act") to Chapter 16-11.4 RI General Laws; Adds new Chapter 67.2 ("Education of Children with Dyslexia and Related Disorders")

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