Superseded 7/1/2026

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Effective 5/4/2022

Superseded 7/1/2026

53E-3-1004. Community engagement for early literacy.

(1)The state board shall:

(a)partner with a private business or nonprofit organization to annually provide personal, home-use, age-appropriate printed books or digital books with accompanying electronic reading devices to students:

(i)who attend:

(A)a school that participates in partnerships that receive grants under Title 53F, Chapter 5, Part 4, Partnerships for Student Success Grant Program ; or

(B)a Title I school, as that term is defined in Section 53F-2-523 ; and

(ii)at a minimum, in kindergarten through grade 3; and

(b)provide students a choice of language where possible.

(2)The state board shall develop and promote a website that provides resources for teachers and other educational support personnel to support targeted activities and strategies for parents to support at-home reading.

(3)The state board shall contract with one or more organizations that have expertise in coordinating community resources to:

(a)provide training and coaching to community, school, and parent engagement coordinators; and

(b)for a school that is not participating in a partnership that receives a grant under Title 53F, Chapter 5, Part 4, Partnerships for Student Success Grant Program :

(i)assess the presence of existing community school infrastructure; and

(ii)provide necessary supports for parent, community, and business engagement, including services and coordination support.

Enacted by Chapter 285 , 2022 General Session