Peach Tree Times

The Georgia Senate has passed Senate Bill 93, which seeks to ban the use of the three-cuing method in teaching reading. This approach, which relies on meaning, structure and syntax, and visual cues for word identification, has been criticized for hindering students' reading abilities.

Senator RaShaun Kemp expressed satisfaction with the bill's passage. "I’m honored to have my first bill pass through the Senate with bipartisan support," he stated. Kemp argued that the three-cuing system sets students up for failure by encouraging guessing rather than proper reading skills and contradicts established reading science. He emphasized the importance of using evidence-based methods to provide a strong academic foundation for students.

Kemp acknowledged Senator Billy Hickman and other colleagues for their support, expressing pride in contributing to efforts aimed at making Georgia a leader in literacy education.

The legislation mandates that teacher preparation programs align with scientific research on reading instruction. The Professional Standards Commission will be responsible for ensuring future educators are trained using proven methods. The bill now advances to the Georgia House of Representatives for further review.

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