26B-7-104. Child literacy — Distribution of information kits.
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The Legislature recognizes that effective child literacy programs can have a dramatic long-term impact on each child’s ability to:
Terms Used In Utah Code 26B-7-104- State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes a state, district, or territory of the United States. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
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succeed in school; |
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successfully compete in a global society; and |
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become a productive, responsible citizen. |
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To help further this end, the department may make available to parents of new-born infants, as a resource, an information kit regarding child development, the development of emerging literacy skills, and activities which promote and enhance emerging literacy skills, including reading aloud to the child on a regular basis. |
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The department shall seek private funding to help support this program. |
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The department may seek assistance from the State Board of Education and local hospitals in making the information kit available to parents on a voluntary basis. |
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The department may also seek assistance from private entities in making the kits available to parents. |
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Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 308, 2023 General Session
