The Chancellor shall:

1. (1) Track and monitor the preparedness of:

   1. (A) The early childhood population of children 3 and 4 years of age to determine the children’s readiness for entry and achievement in DCPS; and
   2. (B) Children in kindergarten through 3rd grade in DCPS to determine their readiness for entry and achievement in the 4th grade;

2. (2) Develop a plan to address:

   1. (A) The early childhood population of children 3 and 4 years of age who are not ready for entry and achievement in DCPS; and
   2. (B) Children in kindergarten through 3rd grade in DCPS who are not ready for entry and achievement in the 4th grade;

3. (3) Conduct readiness evaluations annually to ascertain whether:

   1. (A) Children 3 and 4 years of age are prepared for kindergarten; and
   2. (B) Children in the 3rd grade are prepared to be promoted to the 4th grade; and

4. (4) Submit to the Council and the Mayor, by October 1 of each year:

   1. (A) The results of the readiness evaluations required by paragraph (3) of this section; and
   2. (B) A DCPS annual report for the preceding academic year delineating the progress and readiness of all students.

History

June 19, 2012, D.C. Law 19-142, § 504, 59 DCR 3642