SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — The Illinois Senate Education Committee unanimously approved a bill Tuesday to ensure school vendors and learning partners are complying with the state's new comprehensive literacy plan.
Lawmakers and advocates want vendors responsible for English language arts improvement plans to abide by the historic Literacy and Justice For All Act.
The Illinois State Board of Education introduced framework for the literacy plan in January. However, this legislation could ensure schools would not be limited by their vendors.
"Those learning partners who ISBE approves to support our neediest schools with federal funds should be aligned to evidence-based literacy practices," said Jessica Handy, Executive Director of Stand For Children Illinois.
House Bill 4902 previously passed out of the House on a 91-19 vote with one representative voting present. The proposal now moves to the Senate floor for further consideration.
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