Requirements for educators — Science of reading

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  1. (a) An individual who teaches nonreaders and juveniles reading at a sixth-grade level or below in the education system of the Division of Youth Services shall:

    1. (1) Have and demonstrate proficient knowledge and skills to teach reading consistent with the best practices of scientific reading instruction as required under the Right to Read Act, § 6-17-429; and

    2. (2) Administer reading instruction with fidelity, as defined in § 6-41-602.

  2. (b) An individual who teaches juveniles reading at a seventh-grade level or above in the education system of the division shall:

    1. (1) Have and demonstrate awareness of the best practices of scientific reading instruction as required under the Right to Read Act, § 6-17-429; and

    2. (2) Administer reading instruction with fidelity, as defined in § 6-41-602.


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