SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — The Illinois House passed a plan Tuesday to ensure school vendors and learning partners follow the state's new comprehensive literacy plan. 

Sponsors 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, House Bill 4902 could ensure schools would not be limited by their vendors.

"This is the state leading the way with evidence-based practices that we have seen research show us are effective over the last 30 to 40 years," said Rep. Laura Faver Dias (D-Grayslake).

Some House Republicans argue vendors will already follow the new literacy standards and a new law isn't necessary. 

The proposal passed out of the House on a 91-19 vote with one representative voting present. House Bill 4902 now moves to the Senate for further consideration.

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