North Carolina S969 funds high-dosage early literacy tutoring for first graders and allows virtual tutoring.
North Carolina S969 allocates $5 million for high-dosage early literacy tutoring for first graders, both in-person and virtually. It encourages local school administrative units to partner with community organizations to provide volunteers, mentors, or tutors. The bill also mandates annual reporting by local boards of education on reading proficiency, retention, and exemptions for third graders. The changes take effect in the 2026-2027 school year.
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