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A 6897

Establishes family literacy programs for economically disadvantaged families living in poverty areas or areas with low-performing public schools

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Gary Pretlow

Establishes formal family literacy programs for economically disadvantaged families in poverty areas or near low-performing schools to boost literacy and educational engagement.

REFERRED TO EDUCATION
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Bill Summary · A 6897

Summary of Bill A 6897

Overview

  • Bill Number: A 6897
  • Title/Purpose: Establishes family literacy programs for economically disadvantaged families living in poverty areas or in areas with low-performing public schools.
  • Sponsor: J. Gary Pretlow (primary)
  • Status: Referred to the Education Committee (introduced March 18, 2025)

Legislative Actions

  • 2025-03-18: Referred to Education (listed twice in the record)

Related and Companion Legislation

  • Related Assembly bills (prior sessions): A 1638, A 4243, A 2555, A 2635, A 6092, A 791, A 3669, A 1426, A 4751
  • Companion Senate bill: S 4214 (noted as companion; appears twice in the record)

What the Bill Seeks to Do

  • Establish formal family literacy programs targeted at economically disadvantaged families.
  • Target communities are described as:
    • Poverty areas, or
    • Areas with low-performing public schools
  • The core intent is to use literacy-focused interventions that engage both families and children to improve literacy outcomes and related educational engagement.

Potential Provisions (Not Specified in Provided Text)

Because the full text is not provided, the following elements are typically associated with bills of this type and may appear in A 6897 or its final version:
- Program design and components (e.g., adult literacy, early childhood literacy, literacy-focused parent engagement, family learning activities).
- Eligible participants and enrollment criteria.
- Administration and oversight (likely involvement of the state or local education department).
- Funding sources and allocation (grants, earmarks, or annual appropriations).
- Performance metrics and reporting requirements to measure outcomes (literacy rates, school engagement, and program participation).
- Coordination with existing education and community services (schools, libraries, community organizations).

Affected Parties and Impact

  • Primary beneficiaries: Economically disadvantaged families living in poverty areas and/or in communities with low-performing public schools.
  • Secondary impacts: Potential improvements in school readiness for children, increased parental involvement in education, and broader community literacy outcomes.
  • Fiscal/administrative implications: Depending on the final text, there could be funding allocations and administrative responsibilities assigned to a state or local education authority, along with reporting and accountability requirements.

Implementation Timeline and Next Steps

  • As of the introduction date, the bill has been referred to the Education Committee.
  • If advanced, it would proceed through committee hearings, potential amendments, and floor consideration in the legislative chambers.
  • A companion Senate bill (S 4214) exists, suggesting cross-chamber engagement and alignment on policy goals.

If you’d like, I can tailor this summary to emphasize potential budget implications, expected program structure (based on similar literacy initiatives), or provide a side-by-side with the companion S 4214 once the full text is available.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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