Administration proposes $450 reading-proficiency incentive for K–6 students; officials say funds support district-led programs

Feb 5, 2025

The omnibus bill includes a $450 incentive per student who meets reading proficiency or demonstrates growth; officials described it as a district-grant model intended to support literacy programs, not as direct unconditional cash to students.

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The administration proposed a reading-proficiency incentive in the omnibus bill: $450 for every K–6 student who meets grade-level reading standards or demonstrably shows growth, alongside grants for districts to design interventions.

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