The bill proposes modifications to the existing contract with Curriculum Associates, LLC for the i-Ready diagnostic assessments platform, which serves K-8th grade students in the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS). It exercises options for the third and fourth years of the contract, with total amounts of $1,773,810.50 for the period from September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2025, and $1,567,725.00 for the period from September 1, 2025, to August 31, 2026. The bill also includes updates to the living wage rates, setting them at $17.50 per hour effective January 1, 2025, and increasing to $18.00 per hour starting July 1, 2025. Additionally, it incorporates new pricing tables for the option years and updates the Contract Administrator's information, while all other terms and conditions of the contract remain unchanged.

Furthermore, the bill emphasizes the importance of personalized learning and assessment capabilities by detailing the resources and support services provided through the i-Ready platform. This includes licenses for online educator learning sites, personalized instruction tools, and implementation support services tailored to different student enrollment sizes. The total estimated cost for these resources is approximately $1,567,725, reflecting a significant discount from the original list price. The bill aims to enhance educational outcomes by ensuring that schools have access to necessary tools and support for effective implementation of personalized learning strategies.