Details:

• This program is for eligible public school students in grades K-5. Students in grades K-3 are eligible if they scored below proficient on their beginning of year screener. Students in grades 4-5 are eligible if they scored below mastery in ELA on the spring 2022 LEAP assessment.

• Provides $1,000 tutoring vouchers to eligible students to be utilized for literacy tutoring provided by LDOE-approved tutoring vendors. Vouchers are for the 2022-23 school year.

• Tutors are certified teachers in elementary or reading or have a degree in education, English, or another subject indicative of expertise in reading and literacy; and have been approved by LDOE.

• Families will utilize LDOE’s online portal to choose from the approved list of tutoring providers.