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Today, Governor Mike Parson signed SB 681 into law. The mega education bill includes many Aligned priorities, as well as a host of other goodies for the education community.
Competency-based education
Missouri students will one day have the opportunity to earn credits based on what they know rather than how long they sit in a seat,
Visiting Scholars Expansion
Subject-matter experts can receive temporary teaching certificates to teach in ANY Missouri district.
Aligned supports innovation in education, and these two priorities represent new ways to award credits and certify teachers.
The underlying portion of SB 681 addresses literacy head-on. The bill directs the State Board of Education to create an Office of Literary and mandates that school districts and charter schools shall assess all students enrolled in kindergarten through 3rd grade at the beginning and end of each school year for their level of reading or reading readiness.
See all the provisions here.
Much credit goes to the lawmakers who were able to navigate tumultuous waters during session to keep pragmatic policy solutions afloat - Aligned is genuinely grateful.
We wish you all a peaceful July 4th holiday.
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