1 Colo. Code Regs. § 301-42.2207501-R-1.00
The statutory basis for these Rules is found in the Colorado Revised Statutes 22-2-106(1)(a) and (c), 22-2-107(1)(c), and 22-7-501 - 507, Colorado Basic Literacy Act. These Rules establish the standards and criteria for the assessment of literacy in all students Kindergarten through third grades. The Act calls for the State Board of Education to determine the reading readiness level for Kindergarten pupils and literacy and reading comprehension levels for pupils in first, second and third grades; approve and identify to each school district instruments for assessing the basic reading skill and reading comprehension of each pupil in first, second and third grades; and promulgate rules to permit exceptions to the retention of pupils in third grade reading class.
- To provide a process for the State Board to fulfill its constitutional responsibility for supervising the public schools of the State.
- To provide pupils with the literacy skills essential for success in school and life.
- To promote high literacy standards for all students in Kindergarten through third grade.
- To help all schools improve the educational opportunities for literacy and performance for all students.
- To ensure that all students are adequately prepared to meet Colorado's 4th Grade Reading
Standards and Benchmarks as stated in H.B. 93-1313.
These rules describe the requirements for implementing the Colorado Basic Literacy Act. The first part defines terms used throughout this document. The second part specifies procedures necessary to implement the Colorado Basic Literacy Act. The third part states the criteria for selection of reading assessment instruments. The fourth part lists the exceptions to the law.
1 CCR 301-42.2207501-R-1.00