53E-3-1003. Science of reading.
(1) As used in this section: "Educator preparation program" means the same as that term is defined in Section. 53E-6-302 "Panel" means the science of reading panel that the state board establishes in accordance with this section. "Science of reading" means the same as that term is defined in Section. 53G-10-801 "University teacher preparation program" means a program described in Section. 53E-6-302
(2) The state board shall establish an expert science of reading panel consisting of up to six experts who have: knowledge and a research background in the science of reading and the science of reading instruction; and experience translating the science of reading into effective reading instructional practices.
(3) The panel shall: meet no less than once every quarter; provide expertise to and serve in a consultancy capacity to the state board on implementation of: the early literacy emphases described in Section; and 53E-3-1001 educator preparation programs; in consultation with the state board: provide advanced professional learning opportunities in the science of reading and the science of reading instruction for public schools and educator preparation programs as needed to expand statewide capacity; partner with ULEAD, as that term is defined in Section, to develop and implement an online repository of digital science of reading and science of reading instruction resources that is accessible to public school teachers, school leaders, parents, and educator preparation programs and associated faculty; 53E-10-701 develop professional learning modules to support teachers and school leaders; and coordinate with educator preparation programs, university teacher preparation program faculty, deans of education, and literacy leadership fellows to advance the science of reading and the science of reading instruction; and take part in the hiring of the additional faculty members, with two panel members participating in the hiring process.
(4) The state board may collaborate with panel members to conduct periodic reviews of: student outcome data; science of reading and science of reading instruction implementation fidelity in public schools and educator preparation programs through onsite visits; and advise LEAs regarding the science of reading and the science of reading instruction curriculum and intervention programs.
(5) A panel member: may not receive compensation or benefits for the member's service on the panel; and may receive per diem and reimbursement for travel expenses that the panel member incurs as a panel member at the rates that the Division of Finance establishes under: Sectionsand; and 63A-3-106 63A-3-107 rules that the Division of Finance makes under Sectionsand. 63A-3-106 63A-3-107
(6) The state board shall provide staff support to the panel.