HF 1013 Summary

• Requires school districts to assess reading skills in kindergarten through grade 3 at the beginning, middle, and end of each school year and identify students not reading at grade level.

• Mandates districts provide evidence-based literacy instruction based on science-based reading research and establish reading improvement plans for students not reading at grade level, with intensive interventions taught by effective teachers.

• Requires districts to develop local literacy plans consistent with evidence-based literacy instruction, screen students for dyslexia characteristics, and notify parents within two weeks of assessment results.

• Establishes a school recognition program awarding up to $100 per pupil to schools showing demonstrable reading improvement in kindergarten through grade 3.

• Appropriates funds for summer teacher training in evidence-based literacy instruction and requires the commissioner to recommend approved assessment systems and provide science-based reading research resources to districts.