15-249.14. Department of education; kindergarten survey; reading proficiency
(Rpld. 1/1/24)
On or before January 1 of each year, the department of education shall:
1. Conduct an annual statewide survey, based on information submitted pursuant to section 15-211, subsection B by school districts and charter schools as part of the plan to improve the reading proficiency of pupils in kindergarten programs and grades one, two and three, to assess each of the following:
(a) How many hours per day of kindergarten instruction are currently provided at each school.
(b) How full-day kindergarten instruction is currently funded at each school.
(c) The reading proficiency of pupils in kindergarten programs and grades one, two and three at each school.
(d) The reading program used at each school.
2. Include information in the early literacy program report prescribed by section 15-249.09 that summarizes the results of the survey and data collection prescribed in this section.