AN ACT ELIMINATING THE MANDATE THAT BOARDS OF EDUCATION IMPLEMENT CERTAIN READING CURRICULUM MODELS OR PROGRAMS.

This bill changes a state law requiring school boards to use specific reading curriculum models into an optional choice. It directly affects all local school boards by removing the legal obligation to implement certain reading programs. The key change amends statute 10-14hh to make adoption "permissive rather than mandatory." This gives school districts greater flexibility in selecting reading instruction approaches without state-imposed requirements.