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HF 3905

Read Act amended to provide for ongoing curriculum review.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Mary Clardy and 3 co-sponsors

Minnesota bill establishing mandatory ongoing review and updates of reading curricula to maintain alignment with evidence-based literacy instruction practices statewide.

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Bill Summary · HF 3905

Legislative bill overview

HF 3905 amends Minnesota's Read Act to establish an ongoing curriculum review process for reading instruction materials and programs. The bill requires periodic evaluation and updating of literacy curricula to ensure they align with current evidence-based reading science and best practices. This creates a continuous improvement mechanism rather than a one-time curriculum adoption approach.

Why is this important

Reading instruction foundational skills directly impact student literacy outcomes, which affect long-term academic success and economic opportunity. Regular curriculum review ensures schools use evidence-based methods as literacy science evolves, potentially improving reading proficiency rates across the state. This formalized review process holds schools accountable for maintaining quality literacy instruction over time.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation costs: Ongoing curriculum review requires staff time, professional development, and potential material replacement—expenses that may strain school budgets, particularly in under-resourced districts
  • Local vs. state control: Defining whether the state mandates specific review timelines and standards or allows districts flexibility may conflict with local autonomy preferences
  • Defining "evidence-based": Disagreement exists among educators about which reading methodologies constitute sound science, potentially creating conflicts over approved curricula and instructional approaches

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

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