- (1) Each local board, consistent with Section 16-28-4, shall adopt and implement policies that ensure students being enrolled in or promoted to the first grade can demonstrate first grade readiness.
(2) Each policy, at a minimum, shall:
- (a) Provide first grade readiness may be demonstrated by successful completion of kindergarten or otherwise demonstrating first grade entry readiness on an assessment of essential developmental and physical skills.
- (b) Provide for immediate interventions for students who are unable to demonstrate first grade readiness, but otherwise required to be enrolled in the first grade.
- (c) Provide for the wide dissemination and advertisement of local educational programs to inform parents and guardians of first grade readiness strategies and resources to help prepare students.
Author: Eric G. Mackey
Statutory Authority: §16-28-4; §16-3-12, Code of Ala. 1975
History: New: Published March 31, 2023; effective May 15, 2023