This bill establishes a new Kindergarten Literacy Readiness Program in New Hampshire aimed at enhancing early childhood literacy and increasing kindergarten readiness for children aged 4 and 5 who are not yet enrolled in kindergarten. The program will utilize a home-based or center-based educational technology approach, focusing on developing school readiness skills in reading, math, and science. The New Hampshire Department of Education will oversee the program, which will include individualized software instruction and support for families and childcare centers. Additionally, the Department of Health and Human Services will notify eligible families about the program's availability.

The bill includes an appropriation of $1 to the Department of Education to fund the program for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, although the estimated cost to operate the program is projected to be at least $600,000 annually. The bill also mandates annual reporting on various metrics related to program participation and effectiveness. Notably, the bill does not delete any existing legal language but introduces new sections to RSA 186, specifically adding section 186:71 to outline the details of the Kindergarten Literacy Readiness Program.