This bill mandates that school districts in New Jersey implement a reading intervention program for students in grades kindergarten through three as part of the New Jersey Student Learning Standards in English Language Arts. The program is specifically designed for students who exhibit a reading deficiency, as determined by an assessment approved by the Commissioner of Education. Key components of the program include utilizing a data-driven multi-tiered system of supports, providing explicit instruction in various reading skills, monitoring student progress throughout the year, and making necessary adjustments based on individual student needs.

Additionally, the bill requires school districts to adopt high-quality instructional materials that are grounded in scientifically-based reading research to effectively implement the program. The Department of Education is tasked with supplying age-appropriate materials to assist in this implementation and is also responsible for developing a process to evaluate the effectiveness of the reading intervention program. The act is set to take effect immediately and will first apply to the full school year following its enactment.