Upon review of applications received under section 7 of this chapter, the department may award grants to school corporations and charter schools subject to available money and in accordance with the following priorities:

1. (1) To the extent possible, to achieve geographic balance throughout Indiana and to include urban, suburban, and rural school corporations.
2. (2) To address a documented need for literacy coaches, additional science of reading training, or compliance with IC 20-26-12-24.5 .

3. (3) To provide targeted support for Indiana students experiencing the greatest reading challenges.

   [Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 20-20-49-6.]

As added by P.L.74-2026, SEC.37.