Sec. 20. Beginning with the 2024-2025 school year, the department shall develop a method for identifying students in grade 4 through grade 8 who:

(1) did not pass the determinant evaluation of reading skills approved by the state board; and

(2) are at risk of not being proficient in reading as determined by Lexile scores on the statewide summative assessment.

The department shall develop guidance for schools on how to support students in grade 4 through grade 8 who are at risk of not being proficient in reading.

As added by P.L.7-2024, SEC.1.