Section 53E-3-1004 - Community engagement for early literacy(1) The state board shall: (a) partner with a private business or nonprofit organization to annually provide personal, home-use, age-appropriate printed books or digital books with accompanying electronic reading devices to students:(i) who attend: (A) a school that participates in partnerships that receive grants under Title 53F, Chapter 5, Part 4, Partnerships for Student Success Grant Program; or(B) a Title I school, as that term is defined in Section 53F-2-523; and(ii) at a minimum, in kindergarten through grade 3; and(b) provide students a choice of language where possible.(2) The state board shall develop and promote a website that provides resources for teachers and other educational support personnel to support targeted activities and strategies for parents to support at-home reading.(3) The state board shall contract with one or more organizations that have expertise in coordinating community resources to: (a) provide training and coaching to community, school, and parent engagement coordinators; and(b) for a school that is not participating in a partnership that receives a grant under Title 53F, Chapter 5, Part 4, Partnerships for Student Success Grant Program: (i) assess the presence of existing community school infrastructure; and(ii) provide necessary supports for parent, community, and business engagement, including services and coordination support.Added by Chapter 285, 2022 General Session ,§ 5, eff. 5/4/2022.