New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

S 6400: Requires the incorporation of structured, explicit, language and evidence-based approaches to literacy instruction for prospective teachers

In committee Last action January 7, 2026: REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION

Plain-language summary

S 6400 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on March 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires the incorporation of structured, explicit, language and evidence-based approaches to literacy instruction for prospective teachers. Primary sponsor: Robert Jackson (Democratic/Working Families). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Robert Jackson (Democratic/Working Families). 5 co-sponsors.