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 English Language Arts (ELA) and Math. It exercises options for the third and fourth years of the contract, with option year three set at $1,773,810.50 for the period from September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2025, and option year four at $1,567,725.00 for the period from September 1, 2025, to August 31, 2026. The bill includes updates to the living wage rate, which will be adjusted to $17.50 per hour effective January 1, 2025, and $18.00 per hour starting July 1, 2025. Additionally, it incorporates new pricing tables and the contractor's quote IDs as attachments, while all other provisions of the contract remain unchanged.

Furthermore, the bill emphasizes the importance of providing comprehensive support services, including implementation support, technical assistance, and professional development for educators. It outlines the financial details associated with the i-Ready program, which aims to enhance personalized instruction and improve educational outcomes for students. The modifications also ensure compliance with relevant educational standards and provide ongoing technical support, thereby facilitating effective use of the i-Ready platform in schools across the District of Columbia.