This bill aims to address the learning loss experienced by students due to the COVID-19 pandemic by establishing a grant program to fund high-quality tutoring, rigorous extended learning programs, and summer school initiatives. The legislation recognizes the significant decline in test scores, particularly among middle school students, and highlights the disproportionate impact on low-income students, students of color, and students with disabilities. The bill outlines the creation of a learning recovery grant program under the office of the superintendent of public instruction, which will provide financial support to schools and districts to implement effective interventions.

Eligible applicants for the grants include school districts, charter schools, and state-tribal education compact schools serving grades six through twelve, with funding priority given to those with the highest needs. The bill mandates that schools receiving funds must inform parents and guardians about the available interventions to enhance engagement. Additionally, the office of the superintendent is required to report on the program's outcomes by November 2025 and November 2026, detailing the use of funds, student demographics, and the impact on test scores. The provisions of this section will expire on December 31, 2026.