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Literacy Screenings Professional Development FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and answers regarding funding for Literacy Screenings Professional Development.

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  1. How much is available for Literacy Screenings Professional Development?

    Section 117 of Senate Bill 153 (Chapter 38, Statutes of 2024) appropriated $25 million to train educators to administer literacy screenings to pupils in kindergarten and grades one and two, but excluding transitional kindergarten, for risk of reading difficulties.

  2. Who is eligible to receive Literacy Screenings Professional Development funds?

    School districts, county offices of education, and charter schools with 2023–24 enrollment data for kindergarten and grades 1 and 2, as reported in the California Longitudinal Pupil Achievement Data System Fall 1 Certification.

  3. How was the Literacy Screenings Professional Development funding calculated?

    Funds are allocated on a per-pupil basis using each eligible local education agency’s 2023–24 enrollment data for kindergarten and grades 1 and 2, as reported in the California Longitudinal Pupil Achievement Data System Fall 1 Certification. The per-pupil rate is approximately $21.17 ($21. 16855504).

    Allocations for eligible LEAs are available on the Literacy Screenings Professional Development Funding Results web page.
  4. When can Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) expect to receive the Literacy Screenings Professional Development funds?

    The California Department of Education (CDE) released an apportionment of funds reflecting 100 percent of the allocation for each LEA in January 2025.

  5. What is the Standardized Account Code Structure (SACS) code for Literacy Screenings Professional Development?

    SACS Resource Code 7810: Other Restricted State: Literacy Screenings.

  6. How long do I have to spend the funds?

    Statute does not specify a deadline to expend or encumber funds.

  7. Where can I find more information on Literacy Screenings Professional Development?

    Language governing the allocation and use of funds may be found in Section 117 of Senate Bill 153 (Chapter 38, Statutes of 2024) External link opens in new window or tab..

    Additional information is available on the California Literacy web page.

     

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Last Reviewed: Tuesday, December 17, 2024
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