CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20172018 REGULAR SESSION Senate Bill No. 494Introduced by Senator Hueso(Coauthor: Senator Beall)February 16, 2017 An act to add Chapter 15.5 (commencing with Section 53008) to Part 28 of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Education Code, relating to language arts. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSB 494, as introduced, Hueso. Language arts: reading: diagnostic tools and plans.The Comprehensive Reading Leadership Program Act of 1996 authorizes county offices of education to apply to the State Board of Education to design a reading leadership program and develop materials that focus on reading skills, including phonics.This bill would require the state board, on or before December 31, 2018, to identify formative reading diagnostic tools that can be used by the public schools to assess pupils developmental levels of reading proficiency in grades 1 to 3, inclusive, in their ability to read proficiently by the end of grade 3 and to post a list of those diagnostic tools on the departments Internet Web site. The bill would require, on or before the beginning of the 201920 school year, public schools that enroll pupils in grades 1 to 4, inclusive, and at which less than 50% of 4th grade pupils demonstrate proficiency on English language arts standards on the statewide assessment administered the previous school year, to ensure that each pupils reading proficiency is measured using at least one of the formative reading diagnostic tools identified above. The bill would require any pupil who does not have an appropriate developmental reading level, as provided, to have a reading plan to be created in collaboration with the pupils parent and teacher. The bill would require the reading plan to have certain elements to be reviewed at least annually by the school and updated or revised as appropriate. By expanding the duties of a public school, the bill would create a state-mandated local program.The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: YES Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Chapter 15.5 (commencing with Section 53008) is added to Part 28 of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Education Code, to read: CHAPTER 15.5. Golden State Reading Guarantee53008. (a) The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:(1) Reading proficiently by the end of grade 3 can be a make-or-break benchmark in a childs educational development. Up until the end of grade 3, most children are learning to read. Beginning in grade 4, however, they are reading to learn, using their skills to gain more information in such subjects as mathematics and science.(2) Californias long-term economic strength depends on having an educated workforce and grade-level reading proficiency is the key. By dramatically getting more California children on track as proficient readers, California can also dramatically stop the cycle of intergenerational poverty, and boost the individual earning potential, global competitiveness, and overall quality of life for all Californians.(3) An important partnership between a parent and child begins before the child enters kindergarten, when the parent helps the child develop rich linguistic experiences, including listening comprehension and speaking, that help form the foundation for reading and writing, which are the main vehicles for content acquisition.(b) It is therefore the intent of the Legislature that all California public schools that enroll pupils in grades 1 to 3, inclusive, will work closely with the parents and teachers of these pupils to provide them the instructional programming, intervention instruction, and support necessary to ensure that pupils, by the completion of grade 3, can demonstrate a level of proficiency in reading skills that is necessary to support them in achieving the academic standards and expectations applicable to the grade 4 curriculum. (c) It is further the intent of the Legislature to increase the local control funding formula base rate for pupils in kindergarten and grades 1 to 3, inclusive, only at those schools at which 50 percent or more of pupils in grade 4 score below reading proficiency on a statewide assessment.53008.1. On or before December 31, 2018, the state board shall accomplish both of the following:(a) Identify a list of formative reading diagnostic tools that can be used by the public schools, pursuant to Section 53008.2, to assess pupils developmental levels of reading proficiency in grades 1 to 3, inclusive, in their ability to read proficiently by the end of grade 3 and to post a list of those diagnostic tools on the departments Internet Web site.(b) Define what it means for a pupil to have an appropriate developmental reading level in grades 1 to 3, inclusive, such that the pupil is on track to reading proficiency by the end of grade 3, as determined by the formative reading diagnostic tools.53008.2. (a) On or before the beginning of the 201920 school year, a public school that enrolls pupils in grades 1 to 4, inclusive, at which less than 50 percent of 4th grade pupils demonstrate proficiency on English language arts standards on the statewide assessment administered the previous school year, shall ensure that each pupils reading proficiency is measured throughout the school year using at least one of the formative reading diagnostic tools identified by the state board pursuant to Section 53008.1 to determine if a pupil has an appropriate developmental reading level for the pupils grade level.(b) A reading plan, as described in subdivision (c), shall be created for a pupil in grades 1 to 3, inclusive, who is not at the appropriate developmental reading level for the pupils grade level as that term is defined by the state board pursuant to Section 53008.1. The plan shall be created in collaboration with the pupils parent and teacher, if possible, and as soon as possible after the pupils developmental reading level is identified. The pupils reading plan shall continue to be implemented until the pupil demonstrates reading proficiency. The pupils reading plan shall be reviewed at least annually by the school and updated or revised as appropriate to facilitate the pupils progress in demonstrating reading proficiency.(c) A reading plan shall include all of the following:(1) The pupils specific developmental reading level that needs to be addressed in order for the pupil to attain reading proficiency.(2) The goals and benchmarks for the pupils growth in attaining reading proficiency by the end of grade 3.(3) The type of additional instructional services and interventions the pupil will receive in reading as determined by the school.(4) The strategies the pupils parent is encouraged to use in assisting their child to achieve reading proficiency that are designed to supplement the additional instructional services and interventions described in paragraph (3).(5) Any additional services that are deemed available and appropriate to accelerate the pupils reading skill development.(d) The parent of the pupil shall be provided with a copy of their childs reading plan along with all of the following information:(1) The states goal is for all children in California to graduate from high school having attained skill levels that adequately prepare them for postsecondary studies or for the workforce, and research demonstrates that achieving reading competency by grade 3 is a critical milestone in achieving this goal.(2) If the pupil enters grade 4 without achieving reading competency, he or she is significantly more likely to fall behind in all subject areas beginning in grade 4 and continuing in later grades. If the pupils reading skill deficiencies are not remediated, it is likely the pupil will not have the skills necessary to complete the coursework required to graduate from high school.(3) The parent plays a central role in supporting the pupils efforts to achieve reading competency and is strongly encouraged to work with his or her childs teacher in implementing the reading plan, and, in order to supplement the intervention instruction the pupil receives in school, the reading plan will include strategies the parent is encouraged to use at home to support the pupils reading success.(e) For purposes of this section, parent means parent or legal guardian.53008.3. It is the intent of the Legislature to increase the base rate funding pursuant to Section 42238.02 for kindergarten and grades 1 to 3, inclusive, for purposes of funding this chapter. SEC. 2. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20172018 REGULAR SESSION Senate Bill No. 494Introduced by Senator Hueso(Coauthor: Senator Beall)February 16, 2017 An act to add Chapter 15.5 (commencing with Section 53008) to Part 28 of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Education Code, relating to language arts. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSB 494, as introduced, Hueso. Language arts: reading: diagnostic tools and plans.The Comprehensive Reading Leadership Program Act of 1996 authorizes county offices of education to apply to the State Board of Education to design a reading leadership program and develop materials that focus on reading skills, including phonics.This bill would require the state board, on or before December 31, 2018, to identify formative reading diagnostic tools that can be used by the public schools to assess pupils developmental levels of reading proficiency in grades 1 to 3, inclusive, in their ability to read proficiently by the end of grade 3 and to post a list of those diagnostic tools on the departments Internet Web site. The bill would require, on or before the beginning of the 201920 school year, public schools that enroll pupils in grades 1 to 4, inclusive, and at which less than 50% of 4th grade pupils demonstrate proficiency on English language arts standards on the statewide assessment administered the previous school year, to ensure that each pupils reading proficiency is measured using at least one of the formative reading diagnostic tools identified above. The bill would require any pupil who does not have an appropriate developmental reading level, as provided, to have a reading plan to be created in collaboration with the pupils parent and teacher. The bill would require the reading plan to have certain elements to be reviewed at least annually by the school and updated or revised as appropriate. By expanding the duties of a public school, the bill would create a state-mandated local program.The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: YES
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20172018 REGULAR SESSION
Senate Bill No. 494
Introduced by Senator Hueso(Coauthor: Senator Beall)February 16, 2017
Introduced by Senator Hueso(Coauthor: Senator Beall)
February 16, 2017
An act to add Chapter 15.5 (commencing with Section 53008) to Part 28 of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Education Code, relating to language arts.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
SB 494, as introduced, Hueso. Language arts: reading: diagnostic tools and plans.
The Comprehensive Reading Leadership Program Act of 1996 authorizes county offices of education to apply to the State Board of Education to design a reading leadership program and develop materials that focus on reading skills, including phonics.This bill would require the state board, on or before December 31, 2018, to identify formative reading diagnostic tools that can be used by the public schools to assess pupils developmental levels of reading proficiency in grades 1 to 3, inclusive, in their ability to read proficiently by the end of grade 3 and to post a list of those diagnostic tools on the departments Internet Web site. The bill would require, on or before the beginning of the 201920 school year, public schools that enroll pupils in grades 1 to 4, inclusive, and at which less than 50% of 4th grade pupils demonstrate proficiency on English language arts standards on the statewide assessment administered the previous school year, to ensure that each pupils reading proficiency is measured using at least one of the formative reading diagnostic tools identified above. The bill would require any pupil who does not have an appropriate developmental reading level, as provided, to have a reading plan to be created in collaboration with the pupils parent and teacher. The bill would require the reading plan to have certain elements to be reviewed at least annually by the school and updated or revised as appropriate. By expanding the duties of a public school, the bill would create a state-mandated local program.The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.
The Comprehensive Reading Leadership Program Act of 1996 authorizes county offices of education to apply to the State Board of Education to design a reading leadership program and develop materials that focus on reading skills, including phonics.
This bill would require the state board, on or before December 31, 2018, to identify formative reading diagnostic tools that can be used by the public schools to assess pupils developmental levels of reading proficiency in grades 1 to 3, inclusive, in their ability to read proficiently by the end of grade 3 and to post a list of those diagnostic tools on the departments Internet Web site. The bill would require, on or before the beginning of the 201920 school year, public schools that enroll pupils in grades 1 to 4, inclusive, and at which less than 50% of 4th grade pupils demonstrate proficiency on English language arts standards on the statewide assessment administered the previous school year, to ensure that each pupils reading proficiency is measured using at least one of the formative reading diagnostic tools identified above. The bill would require any pupil who does not have an appropriate developmental reading level, as provided, to have a reading plan to be created in collaboration with the pupils parent and teacher. The bill would require the reading plan to have certain elements to be reviewed at least annually by the school and updated or revised as appropriate. By expanding the duties of a public school, the bill would create a state-mandated local program.
The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.
This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.
## Digest Key
## Bill Text
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Chapter 15.5 (commencing with Section 53008) is added to Part 28 of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Education Code, to read: CHAPTER 15.5. Golden State Reading Guarantee53008. (a) The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:(1) Reading proficiently by the end of grade 3 can be a make-or-break benchmark in a childs educational development. Up until the end of grade 3, most children are learning to read. Beginning in grade 4, however, they are reading to learn, using their skills to gain more information in such subjects as mathematics and science.(2) Californias long-term economic strength depends on having an educated workforce and grade-level reading proficiency is the key. By dramatically getting more California children on track as proficient readers, California can also dramatically stop the cycle of intergenerational poverty, and boost the individual earning potential, global competitiveness, and overall quality of life for all Californians.(3) An important partnership between a parent and child begins before the child enters kindergarten, when the parent helps the child develop rich linguistic experiences, including listening comprehension and speaking, that help form the foundation for reading and writing, which are the main vehicles for content acquisition.(b) It is therefore the intent of the Legislature that all California public schools that enroll pupils in grades 1 to 3, inclusive, will work closely with the parents and teachers of these pupils to provide them the instructional programming, intervention instruction, and support necessary to ensure that pupils, by the completion of grade 3, can demonstrate a level of proficiency in reading skills that is necessary to support them in achieving the academic standards and expectations applicable to the grade 4 curriculum. (c) It is further the intent of the Legislature to increase the local control funding formula base rate for pupils in kindergarten and grades 1 to 3, inclusive, only at those schools at which 50 percent or more of pupils in grade 4 score below reading proficiency on a statewide assessment.53008.1. On or before December 31, 2018, the state board shall accomplish both of the following:(a) Identify a list of formative reading diagnostic tools that can be used by the public schools, pursuant to Section 53008.2, to assess pupils developmental levels of reading proficiency in grades 1 to 3, inclusive, in their ability to read proficiently by the end of grade 3 and to post a list of those diagnostic tools on the departments Internet Web site.(b) Define what it means for a pupil to have an appropriate developmental reading level in grades 1 to 3, inclusive, such that the pupil is on track to reading proficiency by the end of grade 3, as determined by the formative reading diagnostic tools.53008.2. (a) On or before the beginning of the 201920 school year, a public school that enrolls pupils in grades 1 to 4, inclusive, at which less than 50 percent of 4th grade pupils demonstrate proficiency on English language arts standards on the statewide assessment administered the previous school year, shall ensure that each pupils reading proficiency is measured throughout the school year using at least one of the formative reading diagnostic tools identified by the state board pursuant to Section 53008.1 to determine if a pupil has an appropriate developmental reading level for the pupils grade level.(b) A reading plan, as described in subdivision (c), shall be created for a pupil in grades 1 to 3, inclusive, who is not at the appropriate developmental reading level for the pupils grade level as that term is defined by the state board pursuant to Section 53008.1. The plan shall be created in collaboration with the pupils parent and teacher, if possible, and as soon as possible after the pupils developmental reading level is identified. The pupils reading plan shall continue to be implemented until the pupil demonstrates reading proficiency. The pupils reading plan shall be reviewed at least annually by the school and updated or revised as appropriate to facilitate the pupils progress in demonstrating reading proficiency.(c) A reading plan shall include all of the following:(1) The pupils specific developmental reading level that needs to be addressed in order for the pupil to attain reading proficiency.(2) The goals and benchmarks for the pupils growth in attaining reading proficiency by the end of grade 3.(3) The type of additional instructional services and interventions the pupil will receive in reading as determined by the school.(4) The strategies the pupils parent is encouraged to use in assisting their child to achieve reading proficiency that are designed to supplement the additional instructional services and interventions described in paragraph (3).(5) Any additional services that are deemed available and appropriate to accelerate the pupils reading skill development.(d) The parent of the pupil shall be provided with a copy of their childs reading plan along with all of the following information:(1) The states goal is for all children in California to graduate from high school having attained skill levels that adequately prepare them for postsecondary studies or for the workforce, and research demonstrates that achieving reading competency by grade 3 is a critical milestone in achieving this goal.(2) If the pupil enters grade 4 without achieving reading competency, he or she is significantly more likely to fall behind in all subject areas beginning in grade 4 and continuing in later grades. If the pupils reading skill deficiencies are not remediated, it is likely the pupil will not have the skills necessary to complete the coursework required to graduate from high school.(3) The parent plays a central role in supporting the pupils efforts to achieve reading competency and is strongly encouraged to work with his or her childs teacher in implementing the reading plan, and, in order to supplement the intervention instruction the pupil receives in school, the reading plan will include strategies the parent is encouraged to use at home to support the pupils reading success.(e) For purposes of this section, parent means parent or legal guardian.53008.3. It is the intent of the Legislature to increase the base rate funding pursuant to Section 42238.02 for kindergarten and grades 1 to 3, inclusive, for purposes of funding this chapter. SEC. 2. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
## The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
SECTION 1. Chapter 15.5 (commencing with Section 53008) is added to Part 28 of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Education Code, to read: CHAPTER 15.5. Golden State Reading Guarantee53008. (a) The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:(1) Reading proficiently by the end of grade 3 can be a make-or-break benchmark in a childs educational development. Up until the end of grade 3, most children are learning to read. Beginning in grade 4, however, they are reading to learn, using their skills to gain more information in such subjects as mathematics and science.(2) Californias long-term economic strength depends on having an educated workforce and grade-level reading proficiency is the key. By dramatically getting more California children on track as proficient readers, California can also dramatically stop the cycle of intergenerational poverty, and boost the individual earning potential, global competitiveness, and overall quality of life for all Californians.(3) An important partnership between a parent and child begins before the child enters kindergarten, when the parent helps the child develop rich linguistic experiences, including listening comprehension and speaking, that help form the foundation for reading and writing, which are the main vehicles for content acquisition.(b) It is therefore the intent of the Legislature that all California public schools that enroll pupils in grades 1 to 3, inclusive, will work closely with the parents and teachers of these pupils to provide them the instructional programming, intervention instruction, and support necessary to ensure that pupils, by the completion of grade 3, can demonstrate a level of proficiency in reading skills that is necessary to support them in achieving the academic standards and expectations applicable to the grade 4 curriculum. (c) It is further the intent of the Legislature to increase the local control funding formula base rate for pupils in kindergarten and grades 1 to 3, inclusive, only at those schools at which 50 percent or more of pupils in grade 4 score below reading proficiency on a statewide assessment.53008.1. On or before December 31, 2018, the state board shall accomplish both of the following:(a) Identify a list of formative reading diagnostic tools that can be used by the public schools, pursuant to Section 53008.2, to assess pupils developmental levels of reading proficiency in grades 1 to 3, inclusive, in their ability to read proficiently by the end of grade 3 and to post a list of those diagnostic tools on the departments Internet Web site.(b) Define what it means for a pupil to have an appropriate developmental reading level in grades 1 to 3, inclusive, such that the pupil is on track to reading proficiency by the end of grade 3, as determined by the formative reading diagnostic tools.53008.2. (a) On or before the beginning of the 201920 school year, a public school that enrolls pupils in grades 1 to 4, inclusive, at which less than 50 percent of 4th grade pupils demonstrate proficiency on English language arts standards on the statewide assessment administered the previous school year, shall ensure that each pupils reading proficiency is measured throughout the school year using at least one of the formative reading diagnostic tools identified by the state board pursuant to Section 53008.1 to determine if a pupil has an appropriate developmental reading level for the pupils grade level.(b) A reading plan, as described in subdivision (c), shall be created for a pupil in grades 1 to 3, inclusive, who is not at the appropriate developmental reading level for the pupils grade level as that term is defined by the state board pursuant to Section 53008.1. The plan shall be created in collaboration with the pupils parent and teacher, if possible, and as soon as possible after the pupils developmental reading level is identified. The pupils reading plan shall continue to be implemented until the pupil demonstrates reading proficiency. The pupils reading plan shall be reviewed at least annually by the school and updated or revised as appropriate to facilitate the pupils progress in demonstrating reading proficiency.(c) A reading plan shall include all of the following:(1) The pupils specific developmental reading level that needs to be addressed in order for the pupil to attain reading proficiency.(2) The goals and benchmarks for the pupils growth in attaining reading proficiency by the end of grade 3.(3) The type of additional instructional services and interventions the pupil will receive in reading as determined by the school.(4) The strategies the pupils parent is encouraged to use in assisting their child to achieve reading proficiency that are designed to supplement the additional instructional services and interventions described in paragraph (3).(5) Any additional services that are deemed available and appropriate to accelerate the pupils reading skill development.(d) The parent of the pupil shall be provided with a copy of their childs reading plan along with all of the following information:(1) The states goal is for all children in California to graduate from high school having attained skill levels that adequately prepare them for postsecondary studies or for the workforce, and research demonstrates that achieving reading competency by grade 3 is a critical milestone in achieving this goal.(2) If the pupil enters grade 4 without achieving reading competency, he or she is significantly more likely to fall behind in all subject areas beginning in grade 4 and continuing in later grades. If the pupils reading skill deficiencies are not remediated, it is likely the pupil will not have the skills necessary to complete the coursework required to graduate from high school.(3) The parent plays a central role in supporting the pupils efforts to achieve reading competency and is strongly encouraged to work with his or her childs teacher in implementing the reading plan, and, in order to supplement the intervention instruction the pupil receives in school, the reading plan will include strategies the parent is encouraged to use at home to support the pupils reading success.(e) For purposes of this section, parent means parent or legal guardian.53008.3. It is the intent of the Legislature to increase the base rate funding pursuant to Section 42238.02 for kindergarten and grades 1 to 3, inclusive, for purposes of funding this chapter.
SECTION 1. Chapter 15.5 (commencing with Section 53008) is added to Part 28 of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Education Code, to read:
### SECTION 1.
CHAPTER 15.5. Golden State Reading Guarantee53008. (a) The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:(1) Reading proficiently by the end of grade 3 can be a make-or-break benchmark in a childs educational development. Up until the end of grade 3, most children are learning to read. Beginning in grade 4, however, they are reading to learn, using their skills to gain more information in such subjects as mathematics and science.(2) Californias long-term economic strength depends on having an educated workforce and grade-level reading proficiency is the key. By dramatically getting more California children on track as proficient readers, California can also dramatically stop the cycle of intergenerational poverty, and boost the individual earning potential, global competitiveness, and overall quality of life for all Californians.(3) An important partnership between a parent and child begins before the child enters kindergarten, when the parent helps the child develop rich linguistic experiences, including listening comprehension and speaking, that help form the foundation for reading and writing, which are the main vehicles for content acquisition.(b) It is therefore the intent of the Legislature that all California public schools that enroll pupils in grades 1 to 3, inclusive, will work closely with the parents and teachers of these pupils to provide them the instructional programming, intervention instruction, and support necessary to ensure that pupils, by the completion of grade 3, can demonstrate a level of proficiency in reading skills that is necessary to support them in achieving the academic standards and expectations applicable to the grade 4 curriculum. (c) It is further the intent of the Legislature to increase the local control funding formula base rate for pupils in kindergarten and grades 1 to 3, inclusive, only at those schools at which 50 percent or more of pupils in grade 4 score below reading proficiency on a statewide assessment.53008.1. On or before December 31, 2018, the state board shall accomplish both of the following:(a) Identify a list of formative reading diagnostic tools that can be used by the public schools, pursuant to Section 53008.2, to assess pupils developmental levels of reading proficiency in grades 1 to 3, inclusive, in their ability to read proficiently by the end of grade 3 and to post a list of those diagnostic tools on the departments Internet Web site.(b) Define what it means for a pupil to have an appropriate developmental reading level in grades 1 to 3, inclusive, such that the pupil is on track to reading proficiency by the end of grade 3, as determined by the formative reading diagnostic tools.53008.2. (a) On or before the beginning of the 201920 school year, a public school that enrolls pupils in grades 1 to 4, inclusive, at which less than 50 percent of 4th grade pupils demonstrate proficiency on English language arts standards on the statewide assessment administered the previous school year, shall ensure that each pupils reading proficiency is measured throughout the school year using at least one of the formative reading diagnostic tools identified by the state board pursuant to Section 53008.1 to determine if a pupil has an appropriate developmental reading level for the pupils grade level.(b) A reading plan, as described in subdivision (c), shall be created for a pupil in grades 1 to 3, inclusive, who is not at the appropriate developmental reading level for the pupils grade level as that term is defined by the state board pursuant to Section 53008.1. The plan shall be created in collaboration with the pupils parent and teacher, if possible, and as soon as possible after the pupils developmental reading level is identified. The pupils reading plan shall continue to be implemented until the pupil demonstrates reading proficiency. The pupils reading plan shall be reviewed at least annually by the school and updated or revised as appropriate to facilitate the pupils progress in demonstrating reading proficiency.(c) A reading plan shall include all of the following:(1) The pupils specific developmental reading level that needs to be addressed in order for the pupil to attain reading proficiency.(2) The goals and benchmarks for the pupils growth in attaining reading proficiency by the end of grade 3.(3) The type of additional instructional services and interventions the pupil will receive in reading as determined by the school.(4) The strategies the pupils parent is encouraged to use in assisting their child to achieve reading proficiency that are designed to supplement the additional instructional services and interventions described in paragraph (3).(5) Any additional services that are deemed available and appropriate to accelerate the pupils reading skill development.(d) The parent of the pupil shall be provided with a copy of their childs reading plan along with all of the following information:(1) The states goal is for all children in California to graduate from high school having attained skill levels that adequately prepare them for postsecondary studies or for the workforce, and research demonstrates that achieving reading competency by grade 3 is a critical milestone in achieving this goal.(2) If the pupil enters grade 4 without achieving reading competency, he or she is significantly more likely to fall behind in all subject areas beginning in grade 4 and continuing in later grades. If the pupils reading skill deficiencies are not remediated, it is likely the pupil will not have the skills necessary to complete the coursework required to graduate from high school.(3) The parent plays a central role in supporting the pupils efforts to achieve reading competency and is strongly encouraged to work with his or her childs teacher in implementing the reading plan, and, in order to supplement the intervention instruction the pupil receives in school, the reading plan will include strategies the parent is encouraged to use at home to support the pupils reading success.(e) For purposes of this section, parent means parent or legal guardian.53008.3. It is the intent of the Legislature to increase the base rate funding pursuant to Section 42238.02 for kindergarten and grades 1 to 3, inclusive, for purposes of funding this chapter.
CHAPTER 15.5. Golden State Reading Guarantee53008. (a) The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:(1) Reading proficiently by the end of grade 3 can be a make-or-break benchmark in a childs educational development. Up until the end of grade 3, most children are learning to read. Beginning in grade 4, however, they are reading to learn, using their skills to gain more information in such subjects as mathematics and science.(2) Californias long-term economic strength depends on having an educated workforce and grade-level reading proficiency is the key. By dramatically getting more California children on track as proficient readers, California can also dramatically stop the cycle of intergenerational poverty, and boost the individual earning potential, global competitiveness, and overall quality of life for all Californians.(3) An important partnership between a parent and child begins before the child enters kindergarten, when the parent helps the child develop rich linguistic experiences, including listening comprehension and speaking, that help form the foundation for reading and writing, which are the main vehicles for content acquisition.(b) It is therefore the intent of the Legislature that all California public schools that enroll pupils in grades 1 to 3, inclusive, will work closely with the parents and teachers of these pupils to provide them the instructional programming, intervention instruction, and support necessary to ensure that pupils, by the completion of grade 3, can demonstrate a level of proficiency in reading skills that is necessary to support them in achieving the academic standards and expectations applicable to the grade 4 curriculum. (c) It is further the intent of the Legislature to increase the local control funding formula base rate for pupils in kindergarten and grades 1 to 3, inclusive, only at those schools at which 50 percent or more of pupils in grade 4 score below reading proficiency on a statewide assessment.53008.1. On or before December 31, 2018, the state board shall accomplish both of the following:(a) Identify a list of formative reading diagnostic tools that can be used by the public schools, pursuant to Section 53008.2, to assess pupils developmental levels of reading proficiency in grades 1 to 3, inclusive, in their ability to read proficiently by the end of grade 3 and to post a list of those diagnostic tools on the departments Internet Web site.(b) Define what it means for a pupil to have an appropriate developmental reading level in grades 1 to 3, inclusive, such that the pupil is on track to reading proficiency by the end of grade 3, as determined by the formative reading diagnostic tools.53008.2. (a) On or before the beginning of the 201920 school year, a public school that enrolls pupils in grades 1 to 4, inclusive, at which less than 50 percent of 4th grade pupils demonstrate proficiency on English language arts standards on the statewide assessment administered the previous school year, shall ensure that each pupils reading proficiency is measured throughout the school year using at least one of the formative reading diagnostic tools identified by the state board pursuant to Section 53008.1 to determine if a pupil has an appropriate developmental reading level for the pupils grade level.(b) A reading plan, as described in subdivision (c), shall be created for a pupil in grades 1 to 3, inclusive, who is not at the appropriate developmental reading level for the pupils grade level as that term is defined by the state board pursuant to Section 53008.1. The plan shall be created in collaboration with the pupils parent and teacher, if possible, and as soon as possible after the pupils developmental reading level is identified. The pupils reading plan shall continue to be implemented until the pupil demonstrates reading proficiency. The pupils reading plan shall be reviewed at least annually by the school and updated or revised as appropriate to facilitate the pupils progress in demonstrating reading proficiency.(c) A reading plan shall include all of the following:(1) The pupils specific developmental reading level that needs to be addressed in order for the pupil to attain reading proficiency.(2) The goals and benchmarks for the pupils growth in attaining reading proficiency by the end of grade 3.(3) The type of additional instructional services and interventions the pupil will receive in reading as determined by the school.(4) The strategies the pupils parent is encouraged to use in assisting their child to achieve reading proficiency that are designed to supplement the additional instructional services and interventions described in paragraph (3).(5) Any additional services that are deemed available and appropriate to accelerate the pupils reading skill development.(d) The parent of the pupil shall be provided with a copy of their childs reading plan along with all of the following information:(1) The states goal is for all children in California to graduate from high school having attained skill levels that adequately prepare them for postsecondary studies or for the workforce, and research demonstrates that achieving reading competency by grade 3 is a critical milestone in achieving this goal.(2) If the pupil enters grade 4 without achieving reading competency, he or she is significantly more likely to fall behind in all subject areas beginning in grade 4 and continuing in later grades. If the pupils reading skill deficiencies are not remediated, it is likely the pupil will not have the skills necessary to complete the coursework required to graduate from high school.(3) The parent plays a central role in supporting the pupils efforts to achieve reading competency and is strongly encouraged to work with his or her childs teacher in implementing the reading plan, and, in order to supplement the intervention instruction the pupil receives in school, the reading plan will include strategies the parent is encouraged to use at home to support the pupils reading success.(e) For purposes of this section, parent means parent or legal guardian.53008.3. It is the intent of the Legislature to increase the base rate funding pursuant to Section 42238.02 for kindergarten and grades 1 to 3, inclusive, for purposes of funding this chapter.
CHAPTER 15.5. Golden State Reading Guarantee
CHAPTER 15.5. Golden State Reading Guarantee
53008. (a) The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:(1) Reading proficiently by the end of grade 3 can be a make-or-break benchmark in a childs educational development. Up until the end of grade 3, most children are learning to read. Beginning in grade 4, however, they are reading to learn, using their skills to gain more information in such subjects as mathematics and science.(2) Californias long-term economic strength depends on having an educated workforce and grade-level reading proficiency is the key. By dramatically getting more California children on track as proficient readers, California can also dramatically stop the cycle of intergenerational poverty, and boost the individual earning potential, global competitiveness, and overall quality of life for all Californians.(3) An important partnership between a parent and child begins before the child enters kindergarten, when the parent helps the child develop rich linguistic experiences, including listening comprehension and speaking, that help form the foundation for reading and writing, which are the main vehicles for content acquisition.(b) It is therefore the intent of the Legislature that all California public schools that enroll pupils in grades 1 to 3, inclusive, will work closely with the parents and teachers of these pupils to provide them the instructional programming, intervention instruction, and support necessary to ensure that pupils, by the completion of grade 3, can demonstrate a level of proficiency in reading skills that is necessary to support them in achieving the academic standards and expectations applicable to the grade 4 curriculum. (c) It is further the intent of the Legislature to increase the local control funding formula base rate for pupils in kindergarten and grades 1 to 3, inclusive, only at those schools at which 50 percent or more of pupils in grade 4 score below reading proficiency on a statewide assessment.
53008. (a) The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:
(1) Reading proficiently by the end of grade 3 can be a make-or-break benchmark in a childs educational development. Up until the end of grade 3, most children are learning to read. Beginning in grade 4, however, they are reading to learn, using their skills to gain more information in such subjects as mathematics and science.
(2) Californias long-term economic strength depends on having an educated workforce and grade-level reading proficiency is the key. By dramatically getting more California children on track as proficient readers, California can also dramatically stop the cycle of intergenerational poverty, and boost the individual earning potential, global competitiveness, and overall quality of life for all Californians.
(3) An important partnership between a parent and child begins before the child enters kindergarten, when the parent helps the child develop rich linguistic experiences, including listening comprehension and speaking, that help form the foundation for reading and writing, which are the main vehicles for content acquisition.
(b) It is therefore the intent of the Legislature that all California public schools that enroll pupils in grades 1 to 3, inclusive, will work closely with the parents and teachers of these pupils to provide them the instructional programming, intervention instruction, and support necessary to ensure that pupils, by the completion of grade 3, can demonstrate a level of proficiency in reading skills that is necessary to support them in achieving the academic standards and expectations applicable to the grade 4 curriculum.
(c) It is further the intent of the Legislature to increase the local control funding formula base rate for pupils in kindergarten and grades 1 to 3, inclusive, only at those schools at which 50 percent or more of pupils in grade 4 score below reading proficiency on a statewide assessment.
53008.1. On or before December 31, 2018, the state board shall accomplish both of the following:(a) Identify a list of formative reading diagnostic tools that can be used by the public schools, pursuant to Section 53008.2, to assess pupils developmental levels of reading proficiency in grades 1 to 3, inclusive, in their ability to read proficiently by the end of grade 3 and to post a list of those diagnostic tools on the departments Internet Web site.(b) Define what it means for a pupil to have an appropriate developmental reading level in grades 1 to 3, inclusive, such that the pupil is on track to reading proficiency by the end of grade 3, as determined by the formative reading diagnostic tools.
53008.1. On or before December 31, 2018, the state board shall accomplish both of the following:
(a) Identify a list of formative reading diagnostic tools that can be used by the public schools, pursuant to Section 53008.2, to assess pupils developmental levels of reading proficiency in grades 1 to 3, inclusive, in their ability to read proficiently by the end of grade 3 and to post a list of those diagnostic tools on the departments Internet Web site.
(b) Define what it means for a pupil to have an appropriate developmental reading level in grades 1 to 3, inclusive, such that the pupil is on track to reading proficiency by the end of grade 3, as determined by the formative reading diagnostic tools.
53008.2. (a) On or before the beginning of the 201920 school year, a public school that enrolls pupils in grades 1 to 4, inclusive, at which less than 50 percent of 4th grade pupils demonstrate proficiency on English language arts standards on the statewide assessment administered the previous school year, shall ensure that each pupils reading proficiency is measured throughout the school year using at least one of the formative reading diagnostic tools identified by the state board pursuant to Section 53008.1 to determine if a pupil has an appropriate developmental reading level for the pupils grade level.(b) A reading plan, as described in subdivision (c), shall be created for a pupil in grades 1 to 3, inclusive, who is not at the appropriate developmental reading level for the pupils grade level as that term is defined by the state board pursuant to Section 53008.1. The plan shall be created in collaboration with the pupils parent and teacher, if possible, and as soon as possible after the pupils developmental reading level is identified. The pupils reading plan shall continue to be implemented until the pupil demonstrates reading proficiency. The pupils reading plan shall be reviewed at least annually by the school and updated or revised as appropriate to facilitate the pupils progress in demonstrating reading proficiency.(c) A reading plan shall include all of the following:(1) The pupils specific developmental reading level that needs to be addressed in order for the pupil to attain reading proficiency.(2) The goals and benchmarks for the pupils growth in attaining reading proficiency by the end of grade 3.(3) The type of additional instructional services and interventions the pupil will receive in reading as determined by the school.(4) The strategies the pupils parent is encouraged to use in assisting their child to achieve reading proficiency that are designed to supplement the additional instructional services and interventions described in paragraph (3).(5) Any additional services that are deemed available and appropriate to accelerate the pupils reading skill development.(d) The parent of the pupil shall be provided with a copy of their childs reading plan along with all of the following information:(1) The states goal is for all children in California to graduate from high school having attained skill levels that adequately prepare them for postsecondary studies or for the workforce, and research demonstrates that achieving reading competency by grade 3 is a critical milestone in achieving this goal.(2) If the pupil enters grade 4 without achieving reading competency, he or she is significantly more likely to fall behind in all subject areas beginning in grade 4 and continuing in later grades. If the pupils reading skill deficiencies are not remediated, it is likely the pupil will not have the skills necessary to complete the coursework required to graduate from high school.(3) The parent plays a central role in supporting the pupils efforts to achieve reading competency and is strongly encouraged to work with his or her childs teacher in implementing the reading plan, and, in order to supplement the intervention instruction the pupil receives in school, the reading plan will include strategies the parent is encouraged to use at home to support the pupils reading success.(e) For purposes of this section, parent means parent or legal guardian.
53008.2. (a) On or before the beginning of the 201920 school year, a public school that enrolls pupils in grades 1 to 4, inclusive, at which less than 50 percent of 4th grade pupils demonstrate proficiency on English language arts standards on the statewide assessment administered the previous school year, shall ensure that each pupils reading proficiency is measured throughout the school year using at least one of the formative reading diagnostic tools identified by the state board pursuant to Section 53008.1 to determine if a pupil has an appropriate developmental reading level for the pupils grade level.
(b) A reading plan, as described in subdivision (c), shall be created for a pupil in grades 1 to 3, inclusive, who is not at the appropriate developmental reading level for the pupils grade level as that term is defined by the state board pursuant to Section 53008.1. The plan shall be created in collaboration with the pupils parent and teacher, if possible, and as soon as possible after the pupils developmental reading level is identified. The pupils reading plan shall continue to be implemented until the pupil demonstrates reading proficiency. The pupils reading plan shall be reviewed at least annually by the school and updated or revised as appropriate to facilitate the pupils progress in demonstrating reading proficiency.
(c) A reading plan shall include all of the following:
(1) The pupils specific developmental reading level that needs to be addressed in order for the pupil to attain reading proficiency.
(2) The goals and benchmarks for the pupils growth in attaining reading proficiency by the end of grade 3.
(3) The type of additional instructional services and interventions the pupil will receive in reading as determined by the school.
(4) The strategies the pupils parent is encouraged to use in assisting their child to achieve reading proficiency that are designed to supplement the additional instructional services and interventions described in paragraph (3).
(5) Any additional services that are deemed available and appropriate to accelerate the pupils reading skill development.
(d) The parent of the pupil shall be provided with a copy of their childs reading plan along with all of the following information:
(1) The states goal is for all children in California to graduate from high school having attained skill levels that adequately prepare them for postsecondary studies or for the workforce, and research demonstrates that achieving reading competency by grade 3 is a critical milestone in achieving this goal.
(2) If the pupil enters grade 4 without achieving reading competency, he or she is significantly more likely to fall behind in all subject areas beginning in grade 4 and continuing in later grades. If the pupils reading skill deficiencies are not remediated, it is likely the pupil will not have the skills necessary to complete the coursework required to graduate from high school.
(3) The parent plays a central role in supporting the pupils efforts to achieve reading competency and is strongly encouraged to work with his or her childs teacher in implementing the reading plan, and, in order to supplement the intervention instruction the pupil receives in school, the reading plan will include strategies the parent is encouraged to use at home to support the pupils reading success.
(e) For purposes of this section, parent means parent or legal guardian.
53008.3. It is the intent of the Legislature to increase the base rate funding pursuant to Section 42238.02 for kindergarten and grades 1 to 3, inclusive, for purposes of funding this chapter.
53008.3. It is the intent of the Legislature to increase the base rate funding pursuant to Section 42238.02 for kindergarten and grades 1 to 3, inclusive, for purposes of funding this chapter.
SEC. 2. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
SEC. 2. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
SEC. 2. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
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