HB 250 -- Reading Instruction Co-Sponsors: Reid, Levin This bill requires that public schools ensure that developmentally appropriate phonics instruction is provided in kindergarten through grade 3 as part of a balanced program of reading instruction. The State Board of Education must provide in-service training in such instruction. Teacher competency tests in grammar and developmentally appropriate phonics instruction will be required after July 1, 2005. School districts are required to make an effort to inform parents about reading instruction methods and materials used in kindergarten through grade 3.Copyright (c) Missouri House of Representatives