Authority: IC 20-19-2-8; IC 20-32-8.5-4

Affected: IC 20-31; IC 20-32-8.5

Sec. 4. (a) Reading instruction for all students in kindergarten through third grade must include the following:

1. (1) A research-based core reading program that provides a scope and sequence in order to scaffold the instruction of scientifically- based reading, including the following:

   1. (A) Phonemic awareness.
   2. (B) Phonics.
   3. (C) Fluency.
   4. (D) Vocabulary
   5. (E) Comprehension.

2. (2) A dedicated, uninterrupted minimum ninety (90) minute block of time daily to all students. The time must include whole group instruction using a core reading program and small-group differentiated instruction. Half-day kindergarten programs must provide ninety (90) minutes of instruction but do not have to provide the instruction during an uninterrupted block of time. The following exemptions apply:

   1. (A) charter schools are exempt from this subdivision; and
   2. (B) public schools and accredited nonpublic schools in which ninety percent (90%) of students pass IREAD-3 are exempt from this subdivision.

(b) A school is not required to offer a research-based core reading program under subsection (a)(1) if:

1. (1) the state board determines that the school falls within one (1) of the top two (2) performance categories under 511 IAC 6.2-6- 5; and
2. (2) ninety percent (90%) of students pass IREAD-3 during the school year immediately preceding the submission of the plan.

(c) A sponsor of a charter school whose students do not pass IREAD-3 at ninety percent (90%) or higher shall require that charter school to implement scientifically-based reading instruction.

(Indiana State Board of Education; 511 IAC 6.2-3.1-4; filed Mar 25, 2011, 10:26 a.m.: 20110420-IR-511100635FRA; filed Mar 21, 2012, 11:28 a.m.: 20120418-IR-511110561FRA; readopted filed Oct 23, 2018, 2:37 p.m.: 20181121-IR-511180327RFA; readopted filed Nov 18, 2024, 2:55 p.m.: 20241218-IR- 511230838RFA)