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What This Bill Does
Hillsborough County Public Schools is offering a free summer program for incoming kindergarten students who need extra support in early literacy. The program runs from June 8 to July 20, 2026, at select elementary schools.
Eligible families can access free, targeted literacy instruction for their children before they start kindergarten to help meet readiness benchmarks.
Who It Affects
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Incoming kindergarten students
Students meeting specific literacy assessment criteria are eligible to attend the summer program.
Parents of incoming kindergarteners
Parents must provide specific documentation and enroll their children at designated school sites.
Key Facts
- The program is free for eligible incoming kindergarten students.
- Eligibility is limited to students who scored below the 25th percentile on the PM3 assessment or did not complete the PM3 assessment.
- The program runs from June 8, 2026, to July 20, 2026.
- Classes are held Monday through Thursday, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
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- Instruction focuses on early literacy and kindergarten readiness skills.
- Enrollment requires an eligibility letter and a copy of the Renaissance Parent Report from the PM3 assessment.
- The program is available at 11 specific elementary school locations: Bryan, Chiles, Cypress Creek, Davis, De Soto, Lanier, McKitrick, Roosevelt, Schmidt, Twin Lakes, and Valrico.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data-Driven Enrollment
Eligibility for the summer program is strictly tied to performance on the PM3 assessment, indicating a data-driven approach to remedial summer services.
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