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PUBLIC LAW 93-380-AUG. 21, 1974

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(e) In a n j project assisted under this section a reading teacher may be used in lieu of a reading specialist, if the Commissioner finds that the local educational agency participating in a reading emphasis project is unable to secure individuals who meet the requirements of a reading specialist and if such reading teacher is enrolled or will enroll in a program to become a reading specialist, A regular elementary teacher may be used in lieu of a reading teacher if the Commissioner finds that the local educational agency participating in a reading emphasis project is unable to secure individuals who meet the requirements of the reading teacher, and if such regular elementary teacher is enrolled or will enroll in a program to become a reading teacher. (f) For the purpose of this section and section 722 the term— «"RTa'ding (1) "reading specialist" means an individual who has a master's specialist." degree, with a major or specialty in reading, from an accredited institution of higher education and has successfully completed three years of teaching experience, which includes reading instruction, and (2) "reading teacher" means an individual, with a bachelor's, "heading -I

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degree, who has successfully completed a minimum oi twelve credit hours, or its equivalent, in courses of the teaching of reading at an accredited institution of higher education, and has successfully completed two years of teaching experience, which includes reading instruction. READING T R A I N I N G ON P U B L I C

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SEC. 722. (a) The Commissioner is authorized, through grants or 20 USC 1962. contracts, to enter into contractual arrangements with institutions of higher education, public or private agencies or organizations, and individuals for— (1) the preparation, production, evaluation, and distribution for use on public educational television stations of courses for elementary school teachers who are or intend to become reading teachers or reading specialists; and (2) the preparation and distribution of informational and study course material to be used in conjunction with any such course.. (b) In carrying out the provisions of this section the Commissioner consultation shall consult with recognized authorities in the field of reading, spe- "^^ specia cialists in the use of the communications media for educational purposes, and with the State and local educational agencies participating in projects under this title. READING ACADEMIES

SEC. 723. (a) The Commissioner is authorized to make grants to and to enter into contracts with State and local educational agencies, institutions of higher education, community organizations and other nonprofit organizations, having the capacity to furnish reading assistance and instruction to youths and adults who do not otherwise receive such assistance and instruction. (b) Grants made and contracts entered into under this section shall contain provisions to assure that such reading assistance and instruction will be provided in appropriate facilities to be known as "reading academies".

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