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This bill transfers the responsibility for compiling a list of reading assessments from the Center for Literacy Research and Reading Success to the Department of Education, starting in the 2025-2026 school year. The list of reading assessments will be used by local and regional school boards to identify students in kindergarten through third grade who are reading below grade level. The bill specifies that these assessments must include frequent screening and progress monitoring of students, which means schools will need to regularly check and track students' reading skills to identify and support those who are struggling. By moving this responsibility to the Department of Education, the state aims to ensure a more centralized and consistent approach to identifying and addressing early reading challenges, which is crucial for supporting young students' academic development and preventing long-term literacy issues.

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