Reporting requirements

Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate and the Committee on Education and Workforce and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives, a report containing the following information for each grantee: (1) A breakdown of the number of students served through grant activities and relevant demographics (including socioeconomic status, race, age, and disability status) in each grade that is participating in the program carried out with grant funds. (2) State assessment data or other validated literacy engagement scales, on a biannual basis, for local educational agencies that receive support under the grant. (3) Survey responses from teachers and parents measuring the impact increased access to books is having on children's reading enthusiasm and confidence. (4) The number of books per child before and after the program carried out with grant funds and the number of caregivers participating in the program.