To extend for a year the July 1, 2007 deadline imposed by Public Act 118 of 2006 to begin a six-year “window” during which new teachers must complete a three-credit course of study with appropriate field experiences in the diagnosis and remediation of reading disabilities and differentiated instruction. Also, to allow a person to complete the required course as part of his or her teacher preparation training.   Official Text and Analysis.

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

To extend the deadline for two years instead of one, and revise other details that do not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

To extend for two years the July 1, 2007 deadline imposed by Public Act 118 of 2006 to begin a six-year “window” during which new teachers must complete a three-credit course of study with appropriate field experiences in the diagnosis and remediation of reading disabilities and differentiated instruction. Also, to allow a person to complete the required course as part of his or her teacher preparation training.

To concur with the House-passed version of the bill, which extends the sunset on the obtaining the mandated teacher training by two years instead of one.