53E-3-1004. Community engagement for early literacy.
(1) As used in this section, "Title I school" means a school that receives funds under Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, 20 U.S.C. Sec. 6301 et seq.
(2) The state board shall: partner with a private business or nonprofit organization to annually provide personal, home-use, age-appropriate printed books or digital books with accompanying electronic reading devices to students: who attend: a school that participates in partnerships that receive grants under; or Title 53F, Chapter 5, Part 4, Partnerships for Student Success Grant Program a Title I school; and at a minimum, in kindergarten through grade 3; and provide students a choice of language where possible.
(3) The state board shall develop and promote a website that provides resources for teachers and other educational support personnel to: support targeted activities and strategies for parents to support at-home reading; and beginning in the 2028-2029 school year, integrate social studies content with literacy instruction, supporting both early literacy goals and social studies learning objectives described in Section. 53E-4-205.3
(4) The state board shall contract with one or more organizations that have expertise in coordinating community resources to: provide training and coaching to community, school, and parent engagement coordinators; and for a school that is not participating in a partnership that receives a grant under: Title 53F, Chapter 5, Part 4, Partnerships for Student Success Grant Program assess the presence of existing community school infrastructure; and provide necessary supports for parent, community, and business engagement, including services and coordination support.