Literacy incentive aid program modified, new eligible uses for literacy aid established, literacy aid funding provided, and money appropriated.
To Amend The Right To Read Act; And To Amend The Amount Of The Literacy Tutoring Grant Awarded Under The Right To Read Act.
Early childhood literacy pilot programs establishment
Early childhood literacy pilot programs established, and money appropriated.
Relating to measures to support kindergarten readiness and early literacy and numeracy skills for public school students, including an early childhood parental support program and prekindergarten programs in public schools, and to funding under the Foundation School Program for certain school districts and to support those measures.
Relating to measures to support kindergarten readiness and early literacy and numeracy skills for public school students, including an early childhood parental support program, and to funding under the Foundation School Program for certain school districts and to support those measures.
Requires DOE to establish working group on student literacy; mandates universal literacy screenings for kindergarten through grade three students; requires professional development for certain school district employees.
To Amend Provisions Of The Arkansas Code Concerning The Creation Of District Strategic Plans And The Responsibility Of The Division Of Elementary And Secondary Education.