Strong Readers Act; requiring retention of certain third-grade students who have not demonstrated certain proficiency and do not qualify for certain exemption. Effective date. Emergency.

Summary

The Strong Readers Act mandates that third‑grade students who do not meet reading proficiency on state‑approved screens and lack a qualifying exemption must be retained. It also sets up regular reading screenings, individualized intervention plans, and a process for limited promotion exceptions. The goal is to improve reading outcomes for early‑grade students.

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