SB 734, The Maryland Ready to Read Act, was unanimously approved by the Maryland legislature and awaits signature by Governor Larry Hogan. Please thank Senate sponsor Craig Zucker (D-Montgomery) and House sponsor Eric Luedtke (D-Montgomery) who championed the Ready to Read Screening and Interventions bill to victory this session!
About the bill: Beginning in the 2020-2021 school year, SB 734 will enable Maryland’s twenty-four school districts to provide reading screening to ALL Kindergarten students to determine if they are at risk for reading difficulties. If screening data indicates that a student may be at risk, a prevention framework is set in motion and students at risk for reading difficulties will receive supplemental reading instruction in their areas of need.
SB 734 also requires parent engagement, reporting, and funding through the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future (SB 1030).
About the bill: Beginning in the 2020-2021 school year, SB 734 will enable Maryland’s twenty-four school districts to provide reading screening to ALL Kindergarten students to determine if they are at risk for reading difficulties. If screening data indicates that a student may be at risk, a prevention framework is set in motion and students at risk for reading difficulties will receive supplemental reading instruction in their areas of need.
SB 734 also requires parent engagement, reporting, and funding through the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future (SB 1030).
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