What's happening
This bill requires a study of state literacy advocacy programs, including NAUC LEAP, and creates a statewide literacy education advocacy program for grades 3-8.
Why it matters
A focused state study on literacy programs, including NAUC LEAP, could identify what interventions and partnerships actually help students read at grade level and perform better on state ELA assessments, grounding future efforts in proven practices rather than assumptions.
Developing a statewide literacy advocacy program could direct more resources and attention to students in grades 3-8, which are pivotal years for reading development and long-term academic success, potentially reducing educational disparities.
By mandating collaboration with not-for-profit organizations and making participation optional for school districts, the bill aims to harness community expertise and flexibility, allowing districts to opt in based on local needs and interest.
The requirement for public reporting and the use of study findings to shape the new program increase transparency and accountability, which may help ensure that state investments in literacy are both effective and adaptable over time.
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Who cares
State Education Department
The commissioner would have one year to study literacy advocacy programs, report findings to state leaders and develop a program providing additional literacy instruction for grades three through eight.
School districts
Districts statewide could choose whether to participate in the literacy education advocacy program.
Not-for-profit organizations serving urban children, youth and families
The program would foster collaboration to expand programming capacity and make a list of participating organizations available.
Newburgh Armory Unity Center Literacy Education Advocacy Partnership
The partnership would be included in the state's study of effective literacy practices to inform recommendations for replication statewide.
Headline styles
Launch State Literacy Program
Plain English, a few words. Used as the page title.
Sponsors
1 Co-sponsor
History
- Print number 10105a
- Amend (t) and recommit to education
- Referred to education
Companion bill
The same bill in the other chamber. A bill becomes law when one version passes both houses and the governor signs it, so either number can carry it.
Boost Literacy Education Statewide
In Assembly Committee · Education · Sponsor James Skoufis
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STATE OF NEW YORK
10105--A
IN ASSEMBLY
March 12, 2020
Introduced by M. of A. GUNTHER, SCHMITT -- read once and referred to the Committee on Education -- committee discharged, bill amended, ordered reprinted as amended and recommitted to said committee
AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to creating a state-wide literacy education advocacy program and to study the viability of the Newburgh armory unity center literacy education advocacy partnership
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Section 305 of the education law is amended by adding a new subdivision 57 to read as follows:
57. (a) The commissioner of education shall conduct a study on literacy advocacy programs in the state, including the Newburgh Armory Unity Center Literacy Education Advocacy Partnership (NAUC LEAP). The purpose of such study shall be to determine the successes and effectiveness of these programs in achieving their goals, with the intent of understanding effective practices that support students being able to read at grade level and score proficient on the grade three through eight English language arts state assessment. The commissioner of education shall then develop recommendations and best practices for replicating literacy advocacy programs in areas throughout the state.
(b) The commissioner of education shall, within one year of the effective date of this subdivision, report the findings, conclusions and recommendations of such study to the governor, temporary president of the senate and speaker of the assembly.
(c) Within one year of the effective date of this subdivision, the commissioner shall develop a literacy education advocacy program to provide additional literacy instruction for grade three through eight students. Such program shall:
(i) foster collaborative relationships among not-for-profit organizations that increase the capacity for programming aimed at urban children, youth, and families;
(ii) make available a list of participating organizations to better implement programs of value to the community;
(iii) be optional for school districts across New York state; and
(iv) utilize the study performed by the commissioner pursuant to paragraph (a) of this subdivision.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD15742-04-0
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