SB206

Senate Bill 206 amends the Arkansas Right to Read Act, primarily by cleaning up existing language related to teacher training, professional development, and curriculum requirements to remove outdated implementation dates. The bill clarifies ongoing requirements for educator preparation programs and professional development pathways in scientific reading instruction. Additionally, it increases the value of the literacy tutoring grant from $500 to $1,500 per eligible student per year. It maintains the first-come, first-served basis for grant distribution, while continuing to prioritize students at risk of retention in the third grade. The legislation ensures that state-approved tutoring services and digital literacy applications must remain aligned with the science of reading.