Arizona HB2021 amends the K-3 reading program to enhance reading proficiency and support for students with dyslexia.

Arizona HB2021 amends the K-3 reading program to improve reading proficiency among kindergarten through third-grade students. The bill mandates school districts and charter schools to submit annual plans detailing their efforts to enhance reading skills, including baseline data and budget allocations. It emphasizes support for schools with lower reading proficiency, particularly in kindergarten and first and second grades. The Department of Education is tasked with developing guidance for implementing effective reading programs and providing technical assistance.

Arizona HB2021 amends the K-3 reading program to enhance reading proficiency and support for students with dyslexia.

Arizona HB2021 amends the K-3 reading program to improve reading proficiency among kindergarten through third-grade students. The bill mandates school districts and charter schools to submit annual plans detailing their efforts to enhance reading skills, including baseline data and budget allocations. It emphasizes support for schools with lower reading proficiency, particularly in kindergarten and first and second grades. The Department of Education is tasked with developing guidance for implementing effective reading programs and providing technical assistance.