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Board gives first reading to Act 20 literacy‑policy update; second reading set for June
Summary
The Fort Atkinson Board of Education held a first reading of a policy update tied to state Act 20 (literacy programming) and voted to place the policy on the table for consideration at the June meeting; the policy must be on the books by July 1, 2025 but need not take effect until Sept. 1, 2027, staff said.
The Fort Atkinson Board of Education on May 16 held a first reading of a special update to board policy implementing requirements from Act 20, the state's literacy programming provision, and voted to place the policy on the table for the June board meeting.
Staff explained the timeline: boards must have the policy on the books by July 1, 2025, but the policy may be written to take effect Sept. 1, 2027. A staff presenter said the district has discussed Act 20 over the year and previously reported to the board and public in February or March about the literacy programming connected to the state's biennial budget.
The motion to place the policy on the table for June was made and seconded; the board voted in favor by voice vote. Staff said the June meeting will serve as the second read and allow the board and community to adjust the text if statutory or operational changes occur before final adoption.
Board materials referenced that the policy is intended to ensure compliance with the statute; staff emphasized the board can edit the policy if needed before the effective date.
