ORS 327.827: Early Literacy Success Initiative.

(1) The Early Literacy Success Initiative is established by ORS 327.825 to 327.845.

      (2) The purposes of the initiative are to:

      (a) Increase early literacy for children from birth to grade three;

      (b) Reduce early literacy academic disparities for student groups that have historically experienced academic disparities;

      (c) Increase support to parents and guardians to enable them to be partners in the development of their children’s literacy skills and knowledge; and

      (d) Increase access to early literacy support that is research-aligned, culturally responsive, student-centered and family- centered.

      (3) The purposes of the initiative shall be accomplished through:

      (a) The Early Literacy Success School Grant, as provided by ORS 327.829 to 327.837;

      (b) The Birth Through Five Literacy Plan, as provided by ORS 327.839 and 327.841; and

      (c) The Early Literacy Success Community Grant, as provided by ORS 327.843 and 327.845.