N.J. Stat. § 18A:6-144: Working Group on Student Literacy duties, recommendations.

3. a. It shall be the duty of the working group to examine and make recommendations to the Department of Education regarding the implementation of evidence-based literacy strategies, appropriate and reliable instruments for a universal literacy screening, and high-quality literacy instructional materials.

b. The recommendations shall include, but not be limited to, an examination of:

(1) the body of research related to universal literacy screenings and literacy instruction materials;

(2) ways to expand professional learning for universal literacy screenings;

(3) acceptable and reliable instruments for conducting universal literacy screenings, which shall consider: constructs measured, technical adequacy, attention to linguistic diversity, and administration usability and support; and

(4) State and national best practices, regulations, and policies that support successful foundational literacy instruction, assessment, and intervention.

L.2024, c.52, s.3.