SECTION 210:10-13-15. Reading Proficiency Act

(a)   Public schools must offer a State Department of Education approved 8th Grade alternative reading test four times per year to students who attend the public schools in the respective districts as well as nonpublic school students who reside in the district attendance area. The first administration is free to all students.

(b)   Contingent on the availability of appropriated funds, the State Department of Education will reimburse schools up to $25 for each student who is given the first alternative reading test to meet the requirements of the Reading Proficiency Act. The reimbursements will occur after school districts submit the Reimbursement for District Cost of Alternative Reading Proficiency Test Administration Forms. These forms are due by January 15 and again by May 15.

(c)   Districts will report receipt and expenditure of funds per Oklahoma Cost Accounting System requirements. The State Department of Education will periodically review expenditure reports.

[Source: Added at 16 Ok Reg 44, eff 10-9-98 (emergency); Added at 16 Ok Reg 1173, eff 5-13-99]