TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS CODE TO CLARIFY WHICH INDIVIDUALS ARE REQUIRED TO DEMONSTRATE PROFICIENCY IN KNOWLEDG...
Teachers in Arkansas must meet new proficiency requirements in scientific reading instruction.
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SB 571 — TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS CODE TO CLARIFY WHICH INDIVIDUALS ARE REQUIRED TO DEMONSTRATE PROFICIENCY IN KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICES OF SCIENTIFIC READING INSTRUCTION.
Last action — Notification that SB571 is now Act 791
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 31, 2023. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders (Republican) on April 12, 2023.
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Current position in the legislative process.
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2 sponsors
2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 2 recorded votes so far.
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In plain language
The bill clarifies proficiency requirements in scientific reading instruction for certain teachers in Arkansas.
Teachers in Arkansas who teach K-6 or special education literacy must demonstrate proficiency in scientific reading instruction by the 2023-2024 school year. New teachers must also meet these requirements or show awareness of the practices.
What this means for you
- Workers: Teachers in Arkansas must meet new proficiency requirements in scientific reading instruction.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
1 added · 2 removedPlain-language change summary
In the updated version of Bill SB 571, a section referencing "Act 791 of the Regular Session" has been removed. This means that any specific rules or provisions outlined in that act will no longer apply to this bill. Removing this reference helps ensure that the current legislation stands on its own without being tied to previous laws, which may simplify enforcement and clarify its purpose.
Act 791 of the Regular Session State of Arkansas 94th General Assembly A Bill Regular Session, 2023 SENATE BILL 571 5 By:
APPROVED:2 3/31/2023 4:42:04 PM TNL463
4/12/23 2 3/31/2023 4:42:04 PM TNL463
AI-generated reading aid from the bill's amendatory text — verify against the official bill.
The bill clarifies the requirements for teachers regarding proficiency in scientific reading instruction.
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§ 6-17-429(d)
All other teachers shall demonstrate awareness in→ All other teachers shall demonstrate proficiency inThis change raises the requirement for all teachers from mere awareness to proficiency in scientific reading instruction.
Action History
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Notification that SB571 is now Act 791
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DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR.
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Reported correctly enrolled and ordered delivered to the Governor.
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ORDERED ENROLLED
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Returned from the House as passed.
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Returned To the Senate as passed.
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Read the third time and passed and ordered transmitted to the Senate.
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Returned by the Committee Do Pass
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Read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and referred to the Committee on EDUCATION COMMITTEE- HOUSE
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RECEIVED FROM THE SENATE
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Ordered immediately transmitted to the House.
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Read the third time and passed.
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Returned by the Committee, with the recommendation that it Do Pass
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Read first time, rules suspended, read second time, referred to EDUCATION COMMITTEE - SENATE
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Filed
Sponsors
- Bruce Cozart · Primary
- Jane English · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 136 not signed on · 5 voted No
Sponsors (2)
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (136)
136 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 136 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 95 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 95 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 95% | 5% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (100)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 33 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 33 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 94% | 3% | 0% | 3% |
How each member voted (35)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Alan Clark | — | Yea |
| Bart Hester | — | Yea |
| Ben Gilmore | — | Yea |
| Blake Johnson | — | Yea |
| Breanne Davis | — | Yea |
| Bryan King | — | Yea |
| C. Tucker | — | Yea |
| Clint Penzo | — | Yea |
| Dan Sullivan | — | Yea |
| Dave Wallace | — | Yea |
| Fredrick J. Love | — | Yea |
| G. Stubblefield | — | Yea |
| Greg Leding | — | Yea |
| Jane English | — | Yea |
| Jim Dotson | — | Yea |
| Jim Petty | — | Yea |
| Jimmy Hickey, Jr | — | Yea |
| John Payton | — | Yea |
| Jonathan Dismang | — | Yea |
| Joshua Bryant | — | Yea |
| Justin Boyd | — | Yea |
| Kim Hammer | — | Yea |
| L. Chesterfield | — | Yea |
| Mark Johnson | — | Yea |
| Matt McKee | — | Yea |
| Matt Stone | — | Yea |
| Missy Irvin | — | Yea |
| Reginald Murdock | — | Yea |
| Ricky Hill | — | Yea |
| Ronald Caldwell | — | Not Voting |
| S. Flowers | — | Nay |
| Scott Flippo | — | Yea |
| Steve Crowell | — | Yea |
| Terry Rice | — | Yea |
| Tyler Dees | — | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors SB 571?
- SB 571 is sponsored by Bruce Cozart and Jane English.
- What is the current status of SB 571?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 31, 2023. Enacted.
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