SRC-JEC S.B. 975 78(R)   BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research Center   S.B. 975
By: Barrientos
Education
4/3/2003
As Filed


DIGEST AND PURPOSE 
           
Currently, the Texas Reading Initiative, established in 1997 by the 75th
Legislature, is considered effective in teaching children to read using
research-based methods and materials.  As proposed, S.B. 975 requires
educator certification programs, including alternative certification
programs, to incorporate Texas Reading Initiative training. 

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

This bill does not expressly grant any additional rulemaking authority to
a state officer, institution, or agency. 

SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS

SECTION 1.  Amends Section 21.044, Education Code, to require all educator
certification programs, including master reading teacher certification
programs, to incorporate the appropriate statedeveloped research-based
training and materials in reading required for implementation in all
districts, as established under Section 28.006, to address the needs of
students determined to be at risk for dyslexia or other reading
difficulties. 

SECTION 2.  Effective date:  September 1, 2003.
           Makes application of this Act prospective.