Utah SB0241 establishes early literacy initiatives, including individualized reading plans and retention policies.

Utah SB0241 sets forth early literacy initiatives to improve reading proficiency among students. The bill mandates that local education agencies (LEA) provide individualized reading plans for students who score below or well below benchmark on a reading assessment. These plans must identify specific reading interventions to address deficiencies. The bill also outlines retention policies, allowing retention in lower grades unless certain conditions are met, such as the student demonstrating above typical academic progress.

Utah SB0241 establishes early literacy initiatives, including individualized reading plans and retention policies.

Utah SB0241 sets forth early literacy initiatives to improve reading proficiency among students. The bill mandates that local education agencies (LEA) provide individualized reading plans for students who score below or well below benchmark on a reading assessment. These plans must identify specific reading interventions to address deficiencies. The bill also outlines retention policies, allowing retention in lower grades unless certain conditions are met, such as the student demonstrating above typical academic progress.