Texas HB123 supports kindergarten readiness and early literacy and numeracy skills for public school students.

HB123 amends the Education Code to support kindergarten readiness and early literacy and numeracy skills for public school students. It establishes an early childhood parental support program, provides funding for certain school districts, and supports these measures. The bill also creates a list of reading and mathematics instruments for diagnosing foundational literacy and numeracy skills in kindergarten through third grade. It mandates training for teachers in effective instructional practices and provides stipends for teachers attending literacy and mathematics achievement academies.

Texas HB123 supports kindergarten readiness and early literacy and numeracy skills for public school students.

HB123 amends the Education Code to support kindergarten readiness and early literacy and numeracy skills for public school students. It establishes an early childhood parental support program, provides funding for certain school districts, and supports these measures. The bill also creates a list of reading and mathematics instruments for diagnosing foundational literacy and numeracy skills in kindergarten through third grade. It mandates training for teachers in effective instructional practices and provides stipends for teachers attending literacy and mathematics achievement academies.