Literacy Improvement for Transformation Act of 2024

This bill establishes a federal grant program to address shortages of reading and literacy specialists in schools. It requires eligible schools to hire at least one full-time certified reading, literacy, or biliteracy specialist per elementary and secondary school, with grants supporting recruitment, hiring, retention, and professional development. Grants prioritize high-need school districts and require tracking of specialist diversity and student outcomes across subgroups like English learners and students with disabilities. The program mandates that 80% of grant-funded specialist time be spent directly improving student reading outcomes, while prohibiting the placement of English learners in remedial reading courses.