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Science of reading teacher licensure requirement

Beginning July 1, 2028, Kansas veteran educators serving in the positions listed below will be required to demonstrate knowledge of the science of reading to renew their professional license. This knowledge may be demonstrated by completing state-approved training or passing a state-approved literacy exam.  

  • Elementary reading/English language arts teacher  
  • Elementary history, government and social studies teacher 
  • Elementary special education teacher  
  • Elementary school psychologist  
  • Elementary Reading specialist 
  • Elementary administrator 

 

Educators who have completed this requirement will receive an embossed Seal of Literacy on their license issued by the Kansas State Board of Education.  

Click below for the FAQ document for more information on the licensure requirements for the science of reading. 

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Posted: Aug 15, 2024,
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Tags: Teacher Licensure, structured literacy

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