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SB 1915

SCH-NOTICE-READING DEFICIENCY

104th Regular Session Introduced by Neil Anderson and 4 co-sponsors

Illinois law requiring schools to notify parents when students have reading deficiencies and establishing intervention communication requirements.

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Bill Summary · SB 1915

Legislative bill overview

SB 1915 addresses how Illinois schools notify parents when students are identified as having reading deficiencies. The bill establishes requirements for schools to provide written notice to parents/guardians about their child's reading performance and any interventions being implemented. This represents a formalization of communication protocols around early literacy assessments and remediation.

Why is this important

Early identification of reading difficulties is critical for student academic success, as reading proficiency by third grade correlates strongly with long-term educational outcomes. Requiring explicit parent notification ensures families are informed partners in addressing literacy gaps and can support interventions at home. This transparency also creates accountability mechanisms for schools regarding reading instruction quality.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation costs: Schools may face expenses developing notification systems, assessments, and intervention programs, raising questions about state funding support
  • Intervention standards: The bill's specificity (or lack thereof) on what interventions must be offered could create wide disparities in service quality across districts with different resources
  • Definition and assessment methods: Disagreement may exist over how "reading deficiency" is defined and which assessment tools should be used, potentially affecting identification accuracy and equity across student populations

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

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