Sec. 6. Upon review of applications received under section 5 of this chapter, the department may award grants to school corporations and charter schools subject to available money and in accordance with the following priorities:

(1) To the extent possible, to achieve geographic balance throughout Indiana and to include urban, suburban, and rural school corporations.

(2) To address a documented need for literacy coaches, additional science of reading training, or compliance with IC 20-26-12-24.5.

(3) To provide targeted support for Indiana students experiencing the greatest reading challenges.

As added by P.L.250-2023, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.150-2024, SEC.12.