AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- RHODE ISLAND LITERACY AND DROPOUT PREVENTION ACT

Summary

The act amends state law to create a statewide literacy program for K‑12 students. It requires universal screening for children entering school, focused literacy instruction in early grades, supplemental help for disadvantaged learners, dyslexia‑specific strategies, and dropout prevention initiatives. The purpose is to boost reading, writing, and math achievement and keep students in school.

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