'Science of reading' means a vast, interdisciplinary body of scientifically based research that:(1) requires the explicit, systematic inclusion of the following five (5) essential components:(A) Phonemic awareness.(B) Phonics.(C) Fluency.(D) Vocabulary.(E) Comprehension;(2) is supported by evidence that informs:(A) how proficient reading and writing develop;(B) why some students have difficulty with reading and writing; and(C) how to effectively assess and teach reading and writing to improve outcomes for all students; and(3) has a demonstrated record of success, and when implemented, leads to increased student competency in the areas of:(A) phonemic awareness;(B) phonics;(C) reading fluency;(D) vocabulary development;(E) oral language skills;(F) reading comprehension; and(G) writing and spelling.As added by P.L.243-2023, SEC.1 and P.L.245-2023, SEC.1.
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