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

The bill establishes family literacy programs for economically disadvantaged families living in poverty areas or areas served by low-performing public schools. It provides for competitive matching grants to eligible providers, defined as school districts or boards of cooperative educational services in partnership with public or private agencies. The commissioner of education will award grants based on eligibility criteria and program budgets. The bill also requires the commissioner to submit an annual report to the governor and legislature detailing the funded family literacy programs.

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

The bill establishes family literacy programs for economically disadvantaged families living in poverty areas or areas served by low-performing public schools. It provides for competitive matching grants to eligible providers, defined as school districts or boards of cooperative educational services in partnership with public or private agencies. The commissioner of education will award grants based on eligibility criteria and program budgets. The bill also requires the commissioner to submit an annual report to the governor and legislature detailing the funded family literacy programs.