(1) The Early Literacy Success Initiative is established by ORS § 327.825 to 327.845.

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(2) The purposes of the initiative are to:

(a) Increase early literacy for children from birth to grade three;

(b) Reduce early literacy academic disparities for student groups that have historically experienced academic disparities;

(c) Increase support to parents and guardians to enable them to be partners in the development of their children’s literacy skills and knowledge; and

(d) Increase access to early literacy support that is research-aligned, culturally responsive, student-centered and family- centered.

(3) The purposes of the initiative shall be accomplished through:

(a) The Early Literacy Success School Grant, as provided by ORS § 327.829 to 327.837;

(b) The Birth Through Five Literacy Plan, as provided by ORS § 327.839 and 327.841; and

(c) The Early Literacy Success Community Grant, as provided by ORS § 327.843 and 327.845. [2023 c.534 § 2]

See note under 327.825.

(Early Literacy Success School Grant)