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AL HJR130
Joint Resolution
Status
2/1/2018
Primary Sponsor
Merika Coleman-Evans
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AI Summary
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Alabama Department of Education began the Alabama Reading Initiative (ARI) in 1998 to improve literacy skills for K-12 students through state-funded reading coaches in every elementary school and professional development for teachers and school leaders.
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From 2003 to 2011, Alabama's 4th graders made more progress in reading on the National Assessment of Educational Progress than any other state in the nation, and Alabama met the national average in 4th grade reading for the first time.
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Funding cuts and frequent deviations from the ARI have weakened its effectiveness and caused a significant decline in students' reading readiness and literacy skills.
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The Legislature urges the State of Alabama to fully support, retool, and refocus the Alabama Reading Initiative with a "back to basics" approach by restoring funding for the program.
Legislative Description
Reading initiative, urging the restoration of funding for
Resolutions, Legislative
Last Action
Introduced and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Rules
2/1/2018