An act relating to providing supplemental reading instruction in all schools

This bill requires all Vermont public schools and approved independent schools receiving public funding to provide supplemental reading instruction to students in kindergarten through third grade whose reading skills fall below grade-level standards or hinder their academic progress. It mandates evidence-based reading instruction for all K-3 students and additional targeted support for those needing it, based on valid assessments. Schools must also share each student’s reading proficiency level with parents or guardians. The law aims to address early reading challenges by ensuring schools systematically identify and support struggling readers.