March 14, 2001

Mr. Speaker:

Your EDUCATION COMMITTEE, to whom has been referred

SENATE BILL 28, as amended

has had it under consideration and reports same with recommendation that it DO PASS, amended as follows:

1. On page 8, line 10, strike "and".

2. On page 8, line 17, strike the period and closing quotation mark and insert in lieu thereof "; and".

3. On page 8, between lines 17 and 18, insert the following:

"CC. withhold program approval from a college of education or teacher preparation program that fails to offer a course on teaching reading that:

(1) is based upon current research;

(2) aligns with state board-adopted reading standards;

(3) includes strategies and assessment measures to ensure that beginning teachers are proficient in teaching reading; and

(4) was designed after seeking input from experts in the education field."".

Respectfully submitted,

Rick Miera, Chairman

Adopted Not Adopted

(Chief Clerk) (Chief Clerk)

The roll call vote was 12 For 0 Against

Yes: 12

Excused: Boykin

Absent: None

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