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Broadcasts and Legislation
The following are Broadcasts, press releases, and legislation related to the Office of LEAR.
| Date | Broadcast Name/Legislation | Decription |
|---|---|---|
| 08/19/26 | Universal Literacy Screener Data Collection Update | Broadcast announcing universal literacy screener data collection updates and new resources for educators and families. |
| 02/25/26 | LEARning about Literacy Guidance into Action |
Broadcast announcing the LEARning About Literacy: Guidance into Action Workshop Series. |
| 12/23/25 |
Broadcast announcing two webinar series, the LEARning About Literacy for Families and an Expert Series. |
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| 12/03/25 | Clarification: Universal Literacy Screening Requirements for Approved Private Schools of Students with Disabilities (APSSDs) | Broadcast clarifying the collection of universal screening data for Approved Private Schools of Students with Disabilities (APPSDs). |
| 10/21/25 | Literacy Grant Announcement | Press release announcing the CLSD grantees for the COACH, IMPACT, LIFT, and RISE grants. |
| 10/01/25 | Connections to Preschool Guidance | Broadcast announcing the release of the New Jersey Literacy Framework: Connections to Preschool resource. |
| 08/27/25 | Comprehensive State Literacy Development (CLSD) Grant Applications | Broadcast announcing the launch of the LMS. |
| 07/28/25 | Comprehensive State Literacy Development (CLSD) Grant Applications | Broadcast announcing four CLSD grant opportunities (COACH, IMPACT, LIFT, and RISE) totaling $15 million. Additional Suite of Literacy Resources: High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM) Guidance. |
| 07/29/25 | Professional Learning, and Data Collection to Support Early Literacy | Broadcast announcing universal literacy screener data collection and new resources such as the HQIM guide, PLC series, and LMS. |
| 02/19/25 | Introduction to the Office of Learning Equity & Academic Recovery (LEAR) | Broadcast announcing the establishment of the Office of LEAR and an introduction to its goals and initiatives. |
| 2024 | P.L.2024, c. 52 | Legislation outlining universal literacy screening and professional development requirements, and the establishment of the Working Group on Student Literacy. |
| 2024 | P.L.2024, c. 53 | Legislation establishing the Office of LEAR. |