Bill
SB 1672
SBOE must collect and publish statewide details on K–3 early literacy screeners used, targeted skills, grades, and frequency for 2026–27.
Summary
SB 1672 requires school districts to report information about the early literacy screening tools they use for students in kindergarten through grade 3. The data collection is intended to give the State Board of Education (SBOE) and the General Assembly a statewide picture of which screeners are used, what skill areas they target, which grades are assessed, and how often screenings occur.
Key provisions
- District reporting obligation: On or before the 30th day of the 2026–2027 school year, every school district that serves any students in grades K–3 must report the following, using the assessment reporting form developed by the SBOE under Section 22‑82 of the School Code:
1. The early literacy screener(s) used in grades K–3 and the specific skill areas each screener is intended to identify;
2. The grade level(s) at which each screener is administered; and
3. The frequency (by grade) each screener is administered to students each year.
- SBOE reporting: The State Board of Education must compile the district submissions and file a report with the General Assembly. The enrolled bill requires the SBOE’s report to be filed on or before January 1, 2027, and posted publicly on the SBOE website by March 1, 2027.
- Temporary provision: The new reporting section (Sec. 10‑20.53a) is repealed on July 1, 2027 — i.e., the requirement is time-limited.
- Effective date: The Public Act is effective January 1, 2026.
Who is affected
- Public school districts serving students in kindergarten through grade 3 (required to complete the SBOE assessment reporting form).
- The State Board of Education (responsible for collecting, compiling, reporting, and posting results).
- Educators, administrators, assessment vendors, and policymakers who use screening information for program planning, professional development, or legislative decision-making.
- Indirectly, students and families, because the data may inform future policy on screening and early reading supports.
Purpose and likely impact
The bill centralizes information on early literacy screeners statewide to inform policy, identify variation in screening practices, and support planning for literacy interventions or technical assistance. Because the requirement is temporary, the immediate impact is to create a one-time (or near-term) dataset for the 2026–27 school year to guide SBOE and legislative decisions about future screening or support policies.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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