Reading Sufficiency Act; renaming to Strong Readers Act; assessments; screening. Effective date. Emergency.

This bill officially renames Oklahoma's Reading Sufficiency Act to the Strong Readers Act and establishes a new Statewide Literacy Revolving Fund to finance reading-related initiatives. The legislation requires teacher preparation programs and certified teachers to complete specific training in the science of reading, which will be recognized as a micro-credential on their teaching certificates. It also mandates that schools screen students in grades K through 3 for reading difficulties and provides for the development of individualized intervention plans for those who need support. Additionally, the bill updates reporting requirements and removes certain provisions regarding student retention and exemptions from reading assessments.