Digest: Changes the grant program for reading and directs ODE to establish a coaching program for teaching how to read. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.8). [Digest: Directs ODE to study ways to help children learn how to read. (Flesch Readability Score: 88.9).] [Requires the Department of Education to study methods for improving early literacy outcomes. Directs the department to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to education not later than September 15, 2026.] [Sunsets January 2, 2027.] Prescribes professional development and coaching requirements under the Early Literacy Success School Grant program. Expands the allowed uses of grants related to curricula. Modifies the reporting date related to Early Literacy Success School Grants and the contents of the reports. Expands allowed interventions for the Department of Education to take when a school district or public charter school does not meet the goals established in an early literacy success plan. Directs the department to establish an early literacy coaching program to support school districts, schools and educators for the purpose of improving early literacy instruction.

Statutes affected:
A-Engrossed: 327.829, 327.831, 327.835, 327.837, 327.843