Plain English Breakdown
The official text provided does not define what constitutes 'grade level reading proficiency,' leaving that determination open to existing standards or future regulations.
HB972: Notice to Parents About Student Reading Skills
This bill requires public school governing bodies in Georgia to send written notices at least twice a year to parents of students in grades four through eight about whether their child has reached grade-level reading proficiency.
What This Bill Does
- Requires public school governing bodies to provide written notice to parents and guardians.
- Mandates that the notice states if a student has attained grade level reading proficiency.
- Applies specifically to students in grades four through eight.
- Sets a minimum frequency of two notices per school year for each affected student.
Who It Names or Affects
- Public school governing bodies
- Parents and guardians of students in grades four through eight
Limits and Unknowns
- The bill text does not specify the exact format of the written notice.
- The source material does not state when this law will take effect after passing.