Section 28A.165.005. Purpose—Focus on reading literacy.

(1) This chapter is designed to: (a) Promote the use of data when developing programs to assist underachieving students and reduce disruptive behaviors in the classroom; and (b) guide school districts in providing the most effective and efficient practices when implementing supplemental instruction and services to assist underachieving students and reduce disruptive behaviors in the classroom.

(2) School districts implementing a learning assistance program shall focus first on addressing the needs of students in grades kindergarten through four who are deficient in reading or reading readiness skills to improve reading literacy.

[ 2013 2nd sp.s. c 18 § 201; 2009 c 548 § 701; 2004 c 20 § 1.]

NOTES:

Application—Enforcement of laws protecting health and safety—2013 2nd sp.s. c 18: See note following RCW 28A.600.022.

Effective date—2009 c 548 §§ 101-110 and 701-710: See note following RCW 28A.150.200.

Intent—2009 c 548: See RCW 28A.150.1981.

Finding—2009 c 548: See note following RCW 28A.410.270.

Intent—Finding—2009 c 548: See note following RCW 28A.305.130.

2013 2nd sp.s. c 18 § 201; 2009 c 548 § 701; 2004 c 20 § 1.