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The Retention Piece of the Literacy Act

In 2019, the Alabama legislature passed the Alabama Literacy Act. The Alabama Literacy Act was established to improve the reading proficiency of public school kindergarten through 3rd-grade students and ensure that those students are able to read at or above grade level by the end of the 3rd grade. The law states that all 3rd-grade students shall demonstrate sufficient reading skills for promotion to 4th grade, beginning with the 2023-2024 school year.

Following the law, all kindergarten through 3rd-grade students are given an Alabama State Department of Education-approved reading assessment. Based on the results of the assessment, each kindergarten through 3rd-grade student who exhibits a reading deficiency shall be provided with appropriate reading intervention to address his/her specific needs. In addition, parents of any student who exhibits a consistent deficiency will be notified, an Individual Reading Plan shall be developed, and parents shall be given strategies and resources to use at home to help the student succeed in reading.

Helpful Links

• The Alabama Literacy Act (updated 8.15.23) Video
• Alabama Reading Initiative Comprehensive Plan for K-3 Literacy Achievement
• Alabama Literacy Bill act-2019-523
• The Alabama Family Guide for Student Reading Success
• Frequently Asked Questions FOR K-3 FAMILIES
• Parents’ Read-at-Home Plan
• Family & Community Support Resources

• Herramienta de comunicación familiar ALA
• Ley de alfabetización de Alabama

• Recursos de Ap

The Retention Piece of the Numeracy Act

Every Alabama child needs foundational math skills to be successful in their career and life. The 2022 Alabama Numeracy Act is the state’s comprehensive plan to improve math instruction and support for all students and teachers.

• Alabama Numeracy Act Bill 2022-513171
• What is the Alabama Numeracy Act?

• Alabama Rescue Plan ESSER
• Alabama Rescue Plan ESSER Stakeholder Survey

• HCS Wellness Plan
• HCS Board Policy on School Wellness
• CEP Public Release
• Racial & Ethnicity Data
• USDA Discrimination Complaint Procedures 
• USDA Elementary Breakfast Information
• USDA Middle & High School Breakfast Information
• Final Rule Meal Pattern
• OVS Lunch Elementary Poster
• OVS Lunch Middle School Poster
• OVS Lunch High School Poster