United States · Resolution · HCONRES
H.Con.Res. 214 (106th)
Expressing the sense of Congress that direct systematic phonics instruction should be used in all schools.
Introduced
28 October 1999
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Summary
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) phonemic awareness followed by direct systematic phonics instruction should be used in all schools as a first, and essential, step in teaching a student to read; and (2) phonics instruction should be an integral part of pre-service teaching requirements so that teachers will have the skills to effectively teach reading.
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Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 28 October 1999
Introduced in House (PDF)
Introduced in House · EN · 28 October 1999
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 28 October 1999
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/106th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/214
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/106/hconres/214