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HB 69

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO READING COMPETENCY.

153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) Introduced by Frank Cooke and 9 co-sponsors

HB 69 modifies Delaware education law to adjust reading competency standards, affecting how public schools teach and assess literacy instruction.

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Bill Summary · HB 69

Legislative bill overview

HB 69 amends Delaware's education code (Title 14) to establish or modify reading competency standards for students. The bill was introduced in March 2025 and assigned to the House Education Committee, where it currently remains unworked as of mid-March.

Why is this important

Reading competency standards directly affect how schools teach literacy, which influences student academic outcomes and future educational readiness. The specific amendments could reshape reading instruction methods, assessment practices, or intervention requirements across Delaware's public school system, impacting thousands of students and educators.

Potential points of contention

  • Instructional methodology debates: Disagreements over whether the bill mandates specific reading approaches (such as science-based phonics versus whole-language methods) that some educators support and others oppose
  • Assessment and accountability measures: Questions about how reading competency will be measured, who determines passing standards, and consequences for schools or students not meeting benchmarks
  • Implementation costs and timelines: Concerns about funding requirements, teacher training expenses, and realistic timeframes for schools to implement new standards

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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