Establishes family literacy programs for economically disadvantaged families in poverty areas or areas with low-performing public schools.

New York A06897 establishes family literacy programs for economically disadvantaged families living in poverty areas or areas with low-performing public schools. The bill provides for competitive matching grants to eligible providers to establish comprehensive family literacy programs. Eligible providers must submit proposals, including program budgets, to the commissioner of education. The commissioner will award grants based on eligibility criteria and procedures established in regulation.

Establishes family literacy programs for economically disadvantaged families in poverty areas or areas with low-performing public schools.

New York A06897 establishes family literacy programs for economically disadvantaged families living in poverty areas or areas with low-performing public schools. The bill provides for competitive matching grants to eligible providers to establish comprehensive family literacy programs. Eligible providers must submit proposals, including program budgets, to the commissioner of education. The commissioner will award grants based on eligibility criteria and procedures established in regulation.