ParticiJ?ation & • Stipenas
Requires stipends for K-3 teachers who complete literacy / math academies unless:
• Participation occurred during educator prep
• Attendance was during contract hours
• Attendance was not districtapproved
Districts may also offer stipends to 4th grade reading teachers
EARLY LITERACY. INTERVENTION & SUPPLEMENT AL SUPPORTS
EFFECTIVE UPON COMMISSIONER DEVELOPMENl
Intervention Academies
Commissioner must develop literacy / math intervention academies for teachers of students needing foundational support and allows formation of an advisory board to support implementation
Required for students flagged at risk by two consecutive reading instruments
Must include:
• Targeted, frequent instruction using materials designed for reading intervention
• Trained staff, consistent personnel to the extent possible
Continues until student is no longer at risk or enters grade 4
Prohibits the removal of a student from foundation and enrichment curriculum, recess, or other physical activity in providing interventions
Districts must notify parents of a student receiving reading interventions
Allows parents to opt out in writing; districts may not encourage it
Clarifies that reading interventions cannot circumvent or supplant federal law regarding a special education student
Commissioner must approve at least one low-cost, evidence-based digital intervention product
Requires TEA to approve one or more automated, computerized, or augmented products for reading intervention if evidence shows they effectively support mastery of foundational literacy skills
Commissioner will adopt rules and set the first school year for required compliance
FIRST THROUGH THIRD SUPPLEMENT AL SUPPORTS
EFFECTIVE FOR SY 2026-27
Early Literacy Tutoring Grant Program
Requires the commissioner to create and manage a grant program to support early reading proficiency by providing a grant for parents to purchase tutoring from TEA-approved providers.
Eligible students include:
• First grade and up who must receive reading interventions
• Third graders requiring accelerated instruction based on performance
RequiresTEA to:
• Approve classroom teachers with a current TIA designation who apply as tutors
• Maintain an online system for parents to access and manage accounts
• Ensure the program is easy for parents to use and funds are spent properly
Additional provisions:
• Parents have one year to use the grant
• Students may not receive multiple grants unless authorized by the legislature
• TEA may use up to 5 % of funds for administration
• Districts must still provide required reading interventions
• Districts must notify eligible parents about the grant program
EARL · Y LITERACY & NUMERACY DIAGNOSTICS
EFFECTIVE FOR SY 2025-26
Kindergarten Reading Assessment
Requires use of a single commissioner-adopted instrument within the first 60 days of school to measure kindergarten students ' foundational literacy skills
Commissioner may approve up to two alternatives
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