The bill aims to revise the Early Literacy Targeted Intervention Program by expanding its scope to include scholastic literacy, which encompasses both reading and mathematics proficiency. It allows school districts to opt in to enroll one on-target student for every five eligible students in classroom-based or jumpstart interventions, a change from the previous ratio of one for every three eligible students. Additionally, it stipulates that on-target students enrolled in these programs can be counted for Average Number Belonging (ANB) purposes, thereby impacting funding calculations.

Key amendments include the introduction of "early scholastic literacy" as a term, which reflects a broader educational focus beyond just reading. The bill also mandates that school districts provide various intervention programs, including classroom-based, home-based, and jumpstart programs, while ensuring that evaluations for eligibility are conducted using a selected methodology that assesses both reading and math proficiency. The legislation emphasizes the importance of collaboration among educational authorities to enhance the effectiveness of these interventions and requires annual reporting on their efficacy. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage, with applicability starting from May 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 20-7-1801, 20-7-1802, 20-7-1803, 20-7-1804
HB0628_1(1): 20-7-1801, 20-7-1802, 20-7-1803, 20-7-1804
HB0628_1(2): 20-7-1801, 20-7-1802, 20-7-1803, 20-7-1804
HB0628_1(3): 20-7-1801, 20-7-1802, 20-7-1803, 20-7-1804
HB0628_1(4): 20-7-1801, 20-7-1802, 20-7-1803, 20-7-1804
HB0628_1(5): 20-7-1801, 20-7-1802, 20-7-1803, 20-7-1804
HB0628_1: 20-7-1801, 20-7-1802, 20-7-1803, 20-7-1804
HB0628_2(1): 20-7-1801, 20-7-1802, 20-7-1803, 20-7-1804
HB0628_2(10): 20-7-1801, 20-7-1802, 20-7-1803, 20-7-1804
HB0628_2(11): 20-7-1801, 20-7-1802, 20-7-1803, 20-7-1804
HB0628_2(12): 20-7-1801, 20-7-1802, 20-7-1803, 20-7-1804
HB0628_2(2): 20-7-1801, 20-7-1802, 20-7-1803, 20-7-1804
HB0628_2(3): 20-7-1801, 20-7-1802, 20-7-1803, 20-7-1804
HB0628_2(4): 20-7-1801, 20-7-1802, 20-7-1803, 20-7-1804
HB0628_2(5): 20-7-1801, 20-7-1802, 20-7-1803, 20-7-1804
HB0628_2(6): 20-7-1801, 20-7-1802, 20-7-1803, 20-7-1804
HB0628_2(7): 20-7-1801, 20-7-1802, 20-7-1803, 20-7-1804
HB0628_2(8): 20-7-1801, 20-7-1802, 20-7-1803, 20-7-1804
HB0628_2(9): 20-7-1801, 20-7-1802, 20-7-1803, 20-7-1804
HB0628_2: 20-7-1801, 20-7-1802, 20-7-1803, 20-7-1804
HB0628_3(1): 20-7-1801, 20-7-1802, 20-7-1803, 20-7-1804
HB0628_3(10): 20-7-1801, 20-7-1802, 20-7-1803, 20-7-1804
HB0628_3(2): 20-7-1801, 20-7-1802, 20-7-1803, 20-7-1804
HB0628_3(3): 20-7-1801, 20-7-1802, 20-7-1803, 20-7-1804
HB0628_3(4): 20-7-1801, 20-7-1802, 20-7-1803, 20-7-1804
HB0628_3(5): 20-7-1801, 20-7-1802, 20-7-1803, 20-7-1804
HB0628_3(6): 20-7-1801, 20-7-1802, 20-7-1803, 20-7-1804
HB0628_3(7): 20-7-1801, 20-7-1802, 20-7-1803, 20-7-1804
HB0628_3(8): 20-7-1801, 20-7-1802, 20-7-1803, 20-7-1804
HB0628_3(9): 20-7-1801, 20-7-1802, 20-7-1803, 20-7-1804
HB0628_3: 20-7-1801, 20-7-1802, 20-7-1803, 20-7-1804
HB0628_X(1): 20-7-1801, 20-7-1802, 20-7-1803, 20-7-1804
HB0628_X(10): 20-7-1801, 20-7-1802, 20-7-1803, 20-7-1804
HB0628_X(2): 20-7-1801, 20-7-1802, 20-7-1803, 20-7-1804
HB0628_X(3): 20-7-1801, 20-7-1802, 20-7-1803, 20-7-1804
HB0628_X(4): 20-7-1801, 20-7-1802, 20-7-1803, 20-7-1804
HB0628_X(5): 20-7-1801, 20-7-1802, 20-7-1803, 20-7-1804
HB0628_X(6): 20-7-1801, 20-7-1802, 20-7-1803, 20-7-1804
HB0628_X(7): 20-7-1801, 20-7-1802, 20-7-1803, 20-7-1804
HB0628_X(8): 20-7-1801, 20-7-1802, 20-7-1803, 20-7-1804
HB0628_X(9): 20-7-1801, 20-7-1802, 20-7-1803, 20-7-1804
HB0628_X: 20-7-1801, 20-7-1802, 20-7-1803, 20-7-1804