Pilot Program for Students with Reading Deficiencies

HB 1123 creates a 3-year pilot program (2026-2027 to 2028-2029) offering a mandatory 6-week summer reading program for first graders identified as at-risk for reading deficiencies based on standardized test scores. The program, implemented in two selected Florida school districts, focuses on foundational reading skills like phonics, fluency, and comprehension. Participating schools must invite at-risk students, administer the program per state guidelines, and report on student progress and participation rates. The Department of Education will collect data and submit a final report to the Legislature with outcomes and recommendations before the program expires.