Summary:

 House Bill 455 makes an appropriation to the Early Childhood Education and Care Department to provide online math and reading support for students in pre-kindergarten through third grade. 

Legislation Overview:

 House Bill 455 in SECTION 1 makes an appropriation of $1,000,000 from the General Fund to the Early Childhood Education and Care Department for expenditure in Fiscal Year 2026 to provide targeted, supplemental online math and reading support for students in pre-kindergarten through third grade for early intervention and strengthening of literacy and numeracy skills. Funding shall be used to implement online instructional programs grounded in the science of reading, provide professional development for educators and supply learning materials for caregivers. Any unexpended or unencumbered balance remaining at the end of Fiscal Year 2026 shall revert to the General Fund.