A. Except as provided in Subsection B of this section, a public school shall use its family income index allocation on any of the following:

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(1)     evidence-based, structured literacy interventions that have been shown to improve reading and writing achievement of students;

(2)     evidence-based mathematics instruction and interventions, including educational programming intended to improve career and college readiness of at-risk students, dual or concurrent enrollment and career and technical education;

(3)     case management, tutoring and after-school and summer enrichment programs that are delivered by social workers, counselors, teachers or other professional staff;

(4)     culturally relevant professional and curriculum development, including those necessary to support language acquisition and bilingual and multicultural education;

(5)     whole school interventions, including social and emotional learning programs, multilayered systems of support, student nutrition programs, school-based health centers and community schools;

(6)     evidence-based, high-quality instructional resources and materials;

(7)     services to engage and support parents and families in the education of students; and

(8)     services to engage and support tribal communities in the education of Native American students.

B. A school district shall use distributions received for allowable uses specified in Subsection A of this section to expand or improve services provided as part of a public school’s existing academic program, but not to replace existing services.