"Science of reading" means a vast, interdisciplinary body of scientifically based research that:

1. (1) requires the explicit, systematic inclusion of the following five (5) essential components:

   1. (A) Phonemic awareness.
   2. (B) Phonics.
   3. (C) Fluency.
   4. (D) Vocabulary.
   5. (E) Comprehension;

2. (2) is supported by evidence that informs:

   1. (A) how proficient reading and writing develop;
   2. (B) why some students have difficulty with reading and writing; and
   3. (C) how to effectively assess and teach reading and writing to improve outcomes for all students; and

3. (3) has a demonstrated record of success, and when implemented, leads to increased student competency in the areas of:

   1. (A) phonemic awareness;
   2. (B) phonics;
   3. (C) reading fluency;
   4. (D) vocabulary development;
   5. (E) oral language skills;
   6. (F) reading comprehension; and
   7. (G) writing and spelling.

As added by P.L.243-2023, SEC.1 and P.L.245-2023, SEC.1.