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HB 267

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

153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) Introduced by Kerri Harris and 5 co-sponsors

Delaware bill amends education code to establish reading competency standards, likely including assessment requirements and intervention protocols for struggling readers.

Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
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Bill Summary · HB 267

Legislative bill overview

HB 267 amends Delaware's education code (Title 14) to establish or modify requirements related to reading competency standards. While the full bill text is not provided, such measures typically establish benchmarks for student reading proficiency, intervention protocols for struggling readers, or assessment frameworks at specific grade levels.

Why is this important

Reading competency is foundational to academic success across all subjects and has significant long-term impacts on graduation rates and economic outcomes. States increasingly adopt reading competency standards in response to data showing substantial numbers of students reaching upper grades without grade-level reading skills, making this a priority education policy area.

Potential points of contention

  • Intervention requirements and costs: Mandated reading interventions may require additional teacher training, specialized materials, and potentially summer programs, raising implementation costs for school districts
  • Assessment and accountability measures: Defining what constitutes "competency" and how it's measured could trigger debate over standardized testing versus alternative assessments, and consequences for schools with lower performance
  • Grade-level retention policies: Reading competency bills often include provisions about student retention, which generates controversy over effectiveness, equity impacts on certain demographic groups, and effects on student motivation

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

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