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NY A05107
Bill
Status
2/12/2025
Primary Sponsor
Michaelle Solages
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AI Summary
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Allocates up to $500,000 from Coronavirus relief funds for fiscal year 2026 to local education agencies for home reading program grants, requiring matching funds from participating districts
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Eligible programs must mail independent reading level books weekly to K-5 students' homes and provide 6-9 new books that students keep permanently
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Programs must include weekly communication (phone calls, texts, or app notifications) in multiple languages to parents/guardians to encourage family engagement
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Nonprofit providers must collect and report data on parental engagement, books read, and student progress to the legislature and Department of Education
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Total program cost cannot exceed $50 per student per semester, with grants focused on economically disadvantaged households
Legislative Description
Provides grants to nonprofit organizations that provide eligible home reading programs that provide independent reading level books that are individually mailed to the residences of kindergarten through fifth grade students on a weekly basis.
Last Action
referred to education
1/7/2026