Proposed First Grade Summer Reading Pilot Program

The Frame

What this does

The program would establish new summer instructional requirements for two school districts and mandate that the Department of Education report student outcomes to the Legislature to determine if the program should be expanded.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

First-grade students

Students identified as at-risk for reading deficiencies may be invited to participate in the 6-week summer program.

Department of Education

The department is tasked with selecting districts, creating program standards, and reporting results to the Legislature.

School districts

Two selected districts must implement the program, track student data, and provide periodic updates to the state.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 13, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

This bill would create a three-year summer reading program for first-grade students identified as having or being at risk of reading deficiencies. The program would be implemented in two selected school districts starting in the 2026-2027 school year.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which students are eligible for this program?

Students who have completed grade 1 and scored a Level 1 on the midyear or third administration of the .

How long will the program last?

The pilot program is authorized for 3 school years, beginning in 2026-2027.

What happens after the pilot program ends?

The Department of Education will submit a report to the Legislature with outcomes and recommendations, and the program will expire.

Why It Matters

The program would establish new summer instructional requirements for two school districts and mandate that the Department of Education report student outcomes to the Legislature to determine if the program should be expanded.