NATCHITOCHES, LA – The Natchitoches Parish School Board is informing parents and guardians of 3rd grade students about new literacy proficiency requirements mandated by Act 422 of the 2023 Louisiana Legislature. Under this new law, third-grade students must meet specific literacy standards to be promoted to the fourth grade.
To qualify for promotion, students must score above the “well below” level on the DIBELS 8th literacy screener, an assessment that evaluates essential reading skills, including phonemic awareness, fluency, and comprehension. Students will have three opportunities to demonstrate proficiency:
End-of-Year Benchmark in April
Second Opportunity in May
Final Opportunity After Summer Learning Program
NPSB urges parents to take an active role in their child’s literacy development. Parents are encouraged to contact their child’s teacher or school for information about available resources and support services.
For full details on Act 422 and literacy requirements, please visit: https://5il.co/3c2nr