,,ii #aaith ,,congress #b;d ,session ,s4 #dfhi ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,june #d1 #bjbf,mr4 ,cassidy 7for himself1 ,ms4 ,hassan1 ,mr4 ,banks1 ,mr4 ,hickenlooper1 ,mr4 ,scott of ,south ,carolina1 and ,mr4 ,kelly7 introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions ,a ,,bill ,to strengthen literacy outcomes for all students1 to amend the comprehensive literacy ,state development grant program1 and to ensure ,federal accountability and investment in research1 teacher preparation1 and evidence-based instruction aligned with the science of reading4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,reading ,excellence and ,achievement for ,development ,act or the ,,read ,act4 #b4 ,purposes ,the purposes of this ,act are to-- 7#a7 increase literacy proficiency among students in elementary schools and secondary schools through the use of science of reading-aligned instruction so that students graduate from high school with the reading and writing skills needed to succeed in the workforce and in life2 7#b7 support ,state educational agencies in implementing evidence-based policies aligned with the science of reading2 7#c7 improve teacher preparation and professional development for school-based staff1 including through coaching and deliberate1 dedicated professional collaboration1 to support evidence-based literacy instruction2 7#d7 promote early identification and intervention for students at risk of reading difficulties1 including dyslexia2 7#e7 support data-driven literacy strategies to support all students and to close opportunity gaps across student subgroups2 and 7#f7 protect and strengthen literacy research capacity through comprehensive centers and the ,institute of ,education ,sciences4 #c4 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,literacy is a cornerstone for personal growth1 economic opportunity1 and a strong society4 7#b7 ,the #bjbd ,national ,assessment of ,educational ,progress reported that-- 7,a7 only #ce percent of the #hth grade class of #bjbd were proficient in reading2 and 7,b7 one-third of #hth graders performed below the ,national ,assessment of ,educational ,progress basic level1 the highest percentage ever recorded4 7#c7 ,the ,national ,assessment of ,educational ,progress provides the only nationally representative1 independent measure of student achievement over time1 offering critical data on the readiness of ,united ,states students to compete in the global economy4 7#d7 ,the #bjbc ,program for the ,international ,assessment of ,adult ,competencies estimates that #bh percent of adults in the ,united ,states perform at the lowest proficiency level of literacy1 meaning they have substantial difficulty with everyday reading tasks4 7#e7 ,illiteracy costs taxpayers #bbd1jjj1jjj1jjj annually and costs ,united ,states companies nearly #dj1jjj1jjj1jjj annually4 7#f7 ,the interdisciplinary body of research known as the science of reading demonstrates the effectiveness of structured1 evidence-based literacy instruction4 7#g7 ,federal literacy programs under the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcja et seq471 the ,adult ,education and ,family ,literacy ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cbga et seq471 and the ,museum and ,library ,services ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iaja et seq47 provide important foundations1 but are insufficient to address the scale of the crisis4 7#h7 ,the ,united ,states is in the midst of a national literacy crisis1 requiring strong ,federal leadership in partnership with ,state educational agencies and local educational agencies to ensure that all students have the foundational literacy skills to thrive4 #d4 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,evidence-based ,the term evidence-based has the meaning given the term in section #haja7ba7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja7ba771 except that subclause 7,,iii7 of subparagraph 7,a77i7 of such section shall not apply4 7#b7 ,science of reading ,the term science of reading means an interdisciplinary body of research from cognitive science1 neuroscience1 and education that-- 7,a7 demonstrates the explicit1 systematic use of the essential components of phonemic awareness1 phonic decoding1 fluency1 language structure1 oral language1 vocabulary1 background knowledge1 and literacy knowledge1 which together lead to strong comprehension2 7,b7 recognizes the connection of reading and writing and the importance of strong writing instruction2 7,c7 does not use a three-cueing model2 and 7,d7 is inclusive of comprehensive literacy instruction4 7#c7 ,three-cueing model ,the term three-cueing model means an instructional approach that-- 7,a7 uses meaning drawn from context1 pictures1 or syntax as the primary basis for teaching word recognition 7commonly referred to as meaning1 structure and syntax1 and visual cues or ,,msv72 or 7,b7 teaches visual memory as the primary basis for word recognition4 #e4 ,literacy improvement grants ,section #bbbb of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ffdb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking and after the semicolon2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 implement statewide policies and systems of support to assist local educational agencies and educator preparation programs in improving literacy instruction and outcomes4 2 7#b7 by striking subsection 7b7 and inserting the following3 7b7 ,reservation 7#a7 ,in general ,from the amounts reserved to carry out this subpart for a fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall reserve-- 7,a7 not more than a total of #e percent for national activities1 which-- 7i7 shall include funding for a national independent evaluation-- 7,i7 that shall be conducted in accordance with high-quality1 rigorous research standards2 and 7,,ii7 that may not be canceled or deferred1 unless the entity funded to conduct the evaluation violates the terms of the contract1 has been given written justification for the contract's termination1 and has been provided an opportunity to appeal the termination within #cj days of receiving the notice of termination2 and 7ii7 may include support for the regional educational laboratories 7described in section #agd of the ,education ,sciences ,reform ,act of #bjjb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iefd77 and comprehensive centers 7established pursuant to section #bjc of the ,educational ,technical ,assistance ,act of #bjjb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ifjb77 to support literacy research and technical assistance2 7,b7 not more than #aj percent for grants to eligible ,states1 as described in paragraph 7#b72 7,c7 one half of #a percent for the ,secretary of the ,interior to carry out a program described in this subpart at schools operated or funded by the ,bureau of ,indian ,education2 and 7,d7 one half of #a percent for the outlying areas to carry out a program under this subpart4 7#b7 ,grants to eligible low-performing states 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall allot funds reserved under paragraph 7#a77;,b7 among eligible ,states described in subparagraph 7,b7 in proportion to the number of students enrolled in public elementary schools and secondary schools in each such eligible ,state1 except that no eligible ,state shall receive less than #j4e percent of the amount reserved under paragraph 7#a77;,b74 7,b7 ,eligible states ,a ,state is described in this subparagraph for a fiscal year if the ,state for the #b most recent consecutive assessment cycles1 ranks within the lowest quintile based on the percentage of students performing at or above the basic achievement level in #dth grade reading1 as measured by the ,national ,assessment of ,educational ,progress4 7,c7 ,needs assessment ,a ,state receiving funds under this paragraph shall1 not later than #a year after receiving such funds1 conduct a needs assessment that analyzes literacy needs across the ,state and complete a comprehensive literacy instruction plan based on the results of such assessment4 7,d7 ,competitive grants to eligible states ,the ,secretary may award grants1 on a competitive basis1 to eligible ,states under subsection 7a7 from amounts that are in addition to the amounts reserved under paragraph 7#a77;,b74 2 7#c7 in subsection 7d77#b7-- 7,a7 by striking subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting the following3 7,b7 ,a description of how the ,state educational agency1 in collaboration with the ,state literacy team1 if applicable1 will develop a ,state comprehensive literacy instruction plan or will revise and update an already existing ,state comprehensive literacy instruction plan1 including how the ,state will-- 7i7 implement universal early literacy screenings and intervention services for students at-risk of falling behind in becoming proficient in reading by third grade1 which may include high-impact tutoring and summer learning programs2 7ii7 increase access for educators to high-quality instructional materials aligned with the science of reading2 7iii7 deliver professional development and instructional coaching for educators1 with the input of educators1 in high-needs schools with the lowest literacy outcomes2 7iv7 update ,state licensure or certification standards for teachers and evaluate teacher preparation programs to assess alignment with the science of reading2 and 7v7 meaningfully engage educators from across the ,state to provide early and ongoing input on how to effectively support educators in improving instructional practice and educational outcomes4 2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking subsection 7f77#a7 and inserting subsection 7f77#b72 7#d7 by striking subsection 7e7 and inserting the following3 7e7 ,priority ,in awarding grants under this section1 the ,secretary shall give priority-- 7#a7 to ,state educational agencies that will use the grant funds for evidence-based activities1 defined for the purpose of this subsection as activities meeting the requirements of section #haja7ba71 except that subclause 7,,iii7 of subparagraph 7,a77i7 of such section shall not apply2 and 7#b7 to ,states that demonstrate1 based on the needs assessment described in subsection 7d77#b77;,a71 that the ,state has not yet implemented1 on a statewide basis1 a comprehensive approach to the required activities described in subsection 7f77#a77;,a74 2 7#e7 by striking subsection 7f7 and inserting the following3 7f7 ,state activities 7#a7 ,in general 7,a7 ,required uses ,each ,state that receives a grant under this section shall use grant funds not allocated under paragraph 7#b7 to carry out the following3 7i7 ,ensure pre-service training and in-service training are aligned between them and with the science of reading and designed1 in collaboration with teachers and institutions of higher education1 to support teachers in understanding the evidence base on how students learn to read and in using evidence-based instructional materials and practices in their classrooms1 which may include-- 7,i7 creating statewide and regional literacy coaching networks2 7,,ii7 evaluating teacher preparation programs to strengthen coursework and training in the science of reading2 7,,iii7 updating ,state licensure or certification standards to reflect the science of reading2 and 7,,iv7 providing pre-service and in-service training for educators on evidence-based screening1 assessment1 and progress monitoring and instruction for students with dyslexia4 7ii7 ,implement evidence-based interventions aligned with the science of reading and designed to prepare students for success with grade-level work in their core classes1 which may include high-impact tutoring and summer learning programs4 7iii7 ,provide universal early literacy screening1 including for dyslexia1 at least once before the third grade1 with more regular literacy screenings encouraged as a tool to help identify reading difficulties early and ensure support is provided to struggling readers4 7iv7 ,develop1 incentivize1 and support the adoption and implementation of a recommended list of high-quality instructional materials aligned with the science of reading4 7v7 ,convene and solicit input from educators as collaborative1 expert partners to advise on improving pre-service training1 in-service training1 and identify other supports that they may need to successfully implement the science of reading in classrooms4 7vi7 ,on an annual basis1 collect and publicly report implementation data1 which shall include-- 7,i7 the number and percent of students receiving screenings and interventions for learning difficulties1 disaggregated by grade level and disaggregated by each of the subgroups of students1 as defined in section #aaaa7;c77#b72 7,,ii7 the number and percent of pre-service and in-service teachers receiving professional development and coaching grounded in the science of reading2 and 7,,iii7 the number of local educational agencies using high-quality instructional materials aligned with the science of reading as recommended by the ,state4 7,b7 ,prohibition of inclusion of personally identifiable information ,a ,state shall not include any personally identifiable information in data reported under subparagraph 7,a77vi74 7#b7 ,subgrants ,each ,state that receives a grant under this section shall allocate not less than #ge percent of the grant funds to award subgrants to local educational agencies to enable the local educational agencies to carry out activities to improve literacy1 such as-- 7,a7 strengthening literacy instruction aligned to the science of reading in elementary schools and secondary schools1 including through in-service training for educators2 7,b7 employing and training literacy instructional coaches and interventionists2 7,c7 purchasing and adopting high-quality instructional materials aligned with the science of reading2 7,d7 conducting universal early literacy screenings1 including for dyslexia2 7,e7 providing direct services to students1 which may include high-impact tutoring and summer learning programs1 designed to help students reach proficiency in grade-level literacy standards2 7,f7 conducting outreach to parents and families to help them support their child's learning at home with strategies grounded in the science of reading2 7,g7 supporting evidence-based bilingual literacy instruction1 including biliteracy development aligned with the science of reading2 and 7,h7 convening and soliciting early and ongoing input from educators as collaborative1 expert partners to advise on improving in-service training and identify other supports that they may need to successfully implement the science of reading in classrooms4 7#c7 ,grantee requirements ,each ,state that receives a grant under this section shall-- 7,a7 comply with a biennial evaluation by the ,secretary assessing the impact of the activities funded under this grant program2 and 7,b7 ensure that funds provided under this section are used to supplement1 and not supplant1 any ,state or local funds that would otherwise be used for literacy instruction1 teacher preparation1 or interventions4 7#d7 ,teacher preparation requirements 7,a7 ,alignment with the science of reading ,each ,state that receives a grant under this section shall complete and publish1 not later than #b years after receiving the grant funds1 a review of all teacher preparation programs in the ,state to assess alignment with the science of reading and make recommendations to programs1 as appropriate1 for better aligning course offerings to the science of reading4 7,b7 ,licensure or certification requirements ,each ,state that receives a grant under this section shall update or establish licensure or certification standards for public school teachers in grades kindergarten through #h1 which reflect competency in instructional practices aligned with the science of reading4 2 and 7#f7 by adding at the end the following3 7g7 ,definitions ,in this section-- 7#a7 the terms evidence-based and science of reading have the meanings given the terms in section #d of the ,reading ,excellence and ,achievement for ,development ,act2 7#b7 the term high-impact tutoring means a form of teaching that-- 7,a7 is conducted #a-on-#a or in small groups2 7,b7 is intended to complement core classroom instruction2 and 7,c7 includes-- 7i7 substantial time each week engaged in tutoring with trained personnel2 7ii7 a sustained and strong relationship between the student and tutor2 7iii7 progress monitoring of student knowledge and skills attainment2 7iv7 an alignment with core classroom instruction2 and 7v7 supportive coaching for the tutor to ensure quality interactions2 and 7#c7 the term universal early literacy screening means the systematic and periodic assessment of all students' foundational reading skills1 including phonological and phonemic awareness1 phonics1 fluency1 vocabulary1 and comprehension1 as developmentally appropriate1 to identify those at risk for reading difficulties and to provide timely1 evidence-based interventions4 7h7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section such sums as may be necessary for fiscal years #bjbf through #bjce4 4 #f4 ,parent reporting 7a7 ,in general ,subpart #b of part ,f of title ,,viii of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gija et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #hedi;,d4 ,parent reporting 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,in general ,each school receiving assistance under this ,act that includes any of kindergarten through grade #h shall provide notification to the parent of any student who is identified as at risk of reading difficulties or performing below grade level in reading4 7#b7 ,notification ,the notification described in paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 be provided not later than #cj days after the beginning of the school year1 for students in any of grades #d through #h who were identified as below grade level in reading on the previous year's summative assessment required under section #aaaa7;b77#b77;,b72 7,b7 be provided not later than #cj days after a student is identified as at risk for reading difficulties on any universal early literacy screening 7as defined in section #bbbb7;g77#a77;,c77 administered at any point during the school year2 and 7,c7 include-- 7i7 the results of the assessment or screening2 7ii7 the supports that will be provided to the student to reach proficiency2 and 7iii7 ways that the parent can support learning at home4 7#c7 ,more regular notifications ,a school may provide more regular notification to a parent than that required under paragraph 7#b7 and contain additional information in the notification to assist the parent in understanding and supporting the educational needs of their child4 7b7 ,reports and notices in primary languages ,a school shall provide each report and notification described in subsection 7a7 in the primary language of the parent1 to the extent practicable4 7c7 ,model notification templates ,the ,secretary shall develop user-tested parental notification templates and other materials1 as determined appropriate by the ,secretary1 for optional use by schools to help them fulfill the requirements under this section4 ,these templates and materials must be made publicly available on the ,department's website4 4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents in section #b of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #hedi;,c the following new item3 ,sec4 #hedi;,d4 ,parent reporting4 4 #g4 ,general provisions 7a7 ,applicability ,this ,act and the amendments made by this ,act shall apply with respect to funds awarded under the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcja note et seq47 on or after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7b7 ,rules of construction ,nothing in this ,act or the amendments made by this ,act shall be construed to-- 7#a7 limit or alter the rights1 protections1 and individualized instructional requirements under the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #adjj et seq471 section #ejd of the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gid71 or the ,americans with ,disabilities ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abaja et seq472 or 7#b7 authorize any officer or employee of the ,federal ,government to mandate1 direct1 or control a ,state1 local educational agency1 or school's specific instructional content1 academic standards and assessments1 curricula1 or program of instruction4