SB 1383 Summary

• Amends 70 O.S. 2011, Section 1210.508D to add additional funding for reading remediation and intervention services for students scoring at unsatisfactory levels on state reading assessments

• Provides maximum funding of $180.00 per student for first attempt at remediation and $240.00 per student for subsequent remediation attempts at the unsatisfactory level

• Requires State Board of Education to promulgate rules for administration of reimbursements to school districts

• Allows teachers completing approved professional development institutes in elementary reading to receive stipends equal to substitute teacher costs based on available funds

• Effective July 1, 2014, with emergency declaration for immediate implementation