Section 186:70 - Reading Recovery Training ProgramI.There is established a reading recovery training program to provide reading recovery training to all eligible first-grade teachers so that reading recovery programs may be made available to all eligible first-grade pupils in those local school districts that choose to implement reading recovery programs.II.The department of education shall administer the reading recovery training program in accordance with the program requirements outlined in the Guidelines and Standards for the North American Reading Recovery Council.III.Each biennium, the department shall, subject to the extent of funds appropriated, provide for the training needs of the participating local districts and shall also provide continuing education to teachers who have completed the initial training.IV.Local districts shall be responsible for all salaries, benefits, and materials for local reading recovery teachers during program training and implementation.V.Unless excused by the department of education, a teacher who completes reading recovery training shall agree to provide reading recovery programs to New Hampshire pupils for at least 2 years following such training. 1997, 286:2, eff. July 1, 1997.