S.B. No. 2252 is a legislative initiative aimed at improving kindergarten readiness and enhancing early literacy and numeracy skills among public school students in Texas. The bill introduces an early childhood parental support program and expands prekindergarten offerings, while also modifying the Foundation School Program funding to support these initiatives. Key amendments to the Education Code emphasize the importance of reading and mathematics instruction, establish literacy and mathematics achievement academies for teachers, and introduce a new grant program to assist school districts in planning their academic year for additional funding. The bill also mandates the development of reading instruments to assess foundational literacy skills and requires educator training for administering these assessments.

Additionally, the bill enhances the assessment and intervention processes for early literacy and numeracy, requiring the adoption of scientifically-based reading and mathematics instruments. It mandates that these assessments be administered throughout the school year, with results communicated clearly to parents, including in their native language if necessary. The legislation establishes a framework for early intervention for at-risk students, requiring targeted reading interventions based on assessment results. It also introduces provisions for a new adaptive vocabulary pilot program, outlines mathematics training requirements for teachers, and emphasizes compliance with special education laws. Overall, the bill seeks to improve educational outcomes for young learners by providing necessary resources, structured assessments, and timely interventions.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Education Code 12.104, Education Code 21.4552, Education Code 21.4553, Education Code 25.085, Education Code 37.008, Education Code 28.006, Education Code 29.1543, Education Code 29.161, Education Code 29.167, Education Code 29.934, Education Code 39.333, Education Code 48.0051, Education Code 48.108, Education Code 48.257, Subchapter G, Chapter , Education Code 48.0051 (Education Code 39, Education Code 25, Education Code 48, Subchapter G, Chapter , Education Code 48, Education Code 28, Education Code 37, Education Code 21, Education Code 29, Education Code 12)
Senate Committee Report: Education Code 12.104, Education Code 21.4552, Education Code 21.4553, Education Code 25.085, Education Code 37.008, Education Code 28.006, Education Code 29.0031, Education Code 29.153, Education Code 29.1531, Education Code 29.1543, Education Code 29.161, Education Code 29.167, Education Code 29.934, Education Code 38.003, Education Code 39.333, Education Code 48.005, Education Code 48.0051, Education Code 48.108 (Education Code 39, Education Code 25, Education Code 48, Subchapter G, Chapter , Education Code 48, Education Code 28, Education Code 38, Education Code 37, Education Code 21, Education Code 29, Education Code 12)
Engrossed: Education Code 12.104, Education Code 21.4552, Education Code 21.4553, Education Code 25.085, Education Code 37.008, Education Code 28.006, Education Code 29.0031, Education Code 29.153, Education Code 29.1531, Education Code 29.1543, Education Code 29.161, Education Code 29.167, Education Code 29.934, Education Code 38.003, Education Code 39.333, Education Code 48.005, Education Code 48.0051, Education Code 48.108 (Education Code 39, Education Code 25, Education Code 48, Subchapter G, Chapter , Education Code 48, Education Code 28, Education Code 38, Education Code 37, Education Code 21, Education Code 29, Education Code 12)