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Introduced
08/31/2017
08/31/2017
In Committee
09/21/2017
09/21/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to establish early literacy education grant programs within the departments of Elementary and Secondary Education and Early Education and Care. Education.
AI Summary
This bill establishes early literacy education grant programs within the departments of Elementary and Secondary Education and Early Education and Care. The bill aims to promote the identification and assessment of early literacy deficiencies, intervene to address those deficiencies, and provide educator support. It requires school districts to have approved plans for chronic absenteeism, kindergarten screening, and early literacy improvement, and conduct an early literacy education needs assessment to be eligible for grants. The grants can be used for various initiatives, including reading coaches, interventionists, school adjustment counselors, professional development, and vision and hearing screenings. The bill also requires the development of reading improvement plans for identified students and ongoing program evaluations to document the effectiveness of the funded programs.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4707 (on 07/09/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3926 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3926.pdf |
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