AB 1454: Pupil literacy: credential program standards and professional development: instructional materials.

The bill aims to improve pupil literacy in California schools. It requires the state board to adopt instructional materials for kindergarten to grade 8 that focus on teaching literacy skills. The materials must meet specific criteria, including effective means for teaching literacy. The state board must also update its guidance for local instructional materials adoptions to reflect these criteria. Local educational agencies are required to follow this guidance when adopting materials, and if they adopt materials not adopted by the state, they must certify that the materials align with the criteria. The bill also requires the commission on teacher credentialing to ensure that the professional preparation of candidates for certain credentials includes preparation on teaching literacy. Reimbursement for costs associated with implementing the bill will be made to local agencies and school d…