Louisiana HB316 enhances student literacy by mandating specific literacy components in core instruction and requiring individual reading improvement.
HB316 requires public schools to provide core instruction in advanced phonics, morphology, etymology, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and writing. Schools must administer a reading assessment to students who scored below mastery in English language arts and provide individual reading improvement plans within 30 days. The state Department of Education must develop an adolescent literacy program, an approved list of reading assessments, and professional development courses. Public school governing authorities must annually review student plans.
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