1. (1) An LEA shall submit a plan in accordance with Section 53G-7-218 that contains:

   1. (a) the components of early mathematics as defined in Section 53E-3-521;

   2. (b) an assurance that:

      1. (i) the LEA has adopted high quality instructional materials and intervention programs aligned with the effective research regarding the science of reading; and
      2. (ii) the LEA's reading strategies meet the criteria outlined in Section 53G-11-303;
   3. (c) the reading curriculum currently adopted by the LEA; and
   4. (d) other required materials within established deadlines.
2. (2) An LEA shall submit its plan to the Superintendent before August 1 for approval.

3. (3)(a) An LEA shall present the plan in an open and public meeting of the LEA's governing board.

   1. (b) The LEA shall also report on the outcomes of the previous year's plan during the same meeting or a subsequent open and public meeting.
4. (4) Within three weeks of an LEA submitting a plan to the Superintendent, the Superintendent shall notify the LEA if the plan was approved or if modifications to the plan are required.

5. (5) If the Superintendent does not approve an LEA's plan, the LEA may, by September 15:

   1. (a) incorporate needed changes or provisions; and
   2. (b) resubmit the amended plan in accordance with Subsection (2)(a) of this part.
6. (6) If an LEA timely resubmits a plan that includes the required modifications, the Superintendent shall approve the plan by October 1.
7. (7) When reviewing an LEA plan for approval, the Superintendent shall evaluate the extent to which the LEA's goals within the plan are ambitious, yet attainable.

KEY: reading, improvement, goals

Date of Last Change: August 7, 2025

Notice of Continuation: January 13, 2022

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: Art X Sec 3; 53E-3-401(4); 53E-3-521; 53E-4-307; 53E-4-307.5; 53G-7-203