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ÌýHouse Bill (HB) 3 was passed by the 86th Texas Legislature, 2019, and signed into law by GovernorÌý

Abbott on June 11, 2019. The following areas within HB 3 specifically relate to reading practices:Ìý

• The Science of Teaching Reading (STR) exam (TEC Sec. 21048 (a-2))Ìý
• Reading Standards for Kindergarten Through Third Grade (TEC Sec. 28.0062(a))
  • o Literacy AcademiesÌý
  • o Certified Practices
    • Phonics curriculumÌý
    • Placement of highly effective teachersÌý
    • Integrated reading instrumentsÌý
  • Reading Advisory BoardÌý

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On September 12, 2019, the agency released a HB 3 in 30 Reading Practices webinar focusing on the bullets above, along with a PowerPoint and related materials. Visit tea.texas.gov/hb3 to watch the Reading Practices webinar.Ìý

HB 3 Reading Practices UpdatesÌý

Today, the agency announces a new website dedicated to Reading Practices: www.tea.texas.gov/reading, along with a webinar providing additional information, including:Ìý

• A recap of the Reading Academies modelsÌý
• Details regarding Authorized Providers including final costsÌý
• A new method for implementing HB 3 Reading Academies in partnership with an Authorized ProviderÌý

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Reading Academies Authorized ProvidersÌý

A Reading Academies Authorized Provider is an entity—educational service center, local educational agency, institute of higher learning, or other non-profit—that is formally approved by TEA to provide Reading Academies. All Reading Academy Providers must be formally authorized and approved by TEA based on a set of baseline requirements. Eligible providers include ESCs, districts and external organizations.Ìý

The agency has released a noncompetitive grant eligible to all Education Service Centers to become a Reading Academies Authorized Provider. See the TEA Grant Opportunities page for more information.Ìý

Non-ESC entities may apply to be an Authorized Provider through a competitive application process. Eligible entities may visit the Reading Practices web page to access the application and submit a to become a Non-ESC Reading Academies Authorized Provider. Entities must demonstrate capacity to execute Reading Academies at time of application.Ìý

To be approved as an Authorized Provider, an entity MUST agree to:Ìý

• Provide and facilitate HB 3 Reading Academies, including registration, logistical support, and technical assistance.Ìý
• Follow and implement HB 3 Reading Academies content as designed by TEA.Ìý
• Ensure all Cohort Leaders pass mandatory hiring screen before leading sessions.Ìý
• Attend mandatory training as determined by TEA.Ìý
• Coordinate and fund travel for all Cohort Leaders.Ìý
• Conduct program evaluation as determined by TEA.Ìý
• Communicate and respond to TEA information requests.Ìý
• Conduct outreach to publicize HB 3 Reading Academies.Ìý

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Non-ESC entities must demonstrate the capacity to offer four Comprehensive AND eight Blended Cohorts.Ìý

Forthcoming CommunicationsÌý

All updated information will be posted on the Reading Practices site at www.tea.texas.gov/readingÌý

Resources to support HB 3 Reading PracticesÌý

• Reading Practices websiteÌý
• HB 3 in 30 video and PowerPoint (September 12, 2019)Ìý
• HB 3 Reading Practices FAQsÌý
• HB 3 in 30 Reading Practices Updates (November 21, 2019)Ìý

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ContactÌý

Please contact TEA with questions via email at earlychildhoodeducation@tea.texas.gov or HB3info@tea.texas.govÌý

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