HB 1981
Schools; Strong Readers Act; changing the number and timing of reading screenings for kindergarten students; effective date; emergency.
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Bill overview
This bill, the ‘Schools; Strong Readers Act,’ changes how reading screenings are conducted for kindergarten students in Oklahoma. It reduces the number of required screenings from three to one and shifts the timing to occur during the first 30 days of school. The bill also establishes an effective date and includes an emergency clause, allowing it to take effect immediately upon enactment. This aims to streamline the screening process for educators and focus on early literacy development.
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