Florida School Leadership Compliance Checklist

Florida’s school administrators must comply with Florida Statute 1003.4201 by developing a comprehensive system of reading instruction. This checklist can help principals, assistant principals, and literacy leaders ensure they’re meeting state requirements and strengthening their literacy implementation systems.

School leaders can use the checklist to identify gaps, prioritize next steps, and document progress. The list includes 21 action items in the following areas:

• Strategic alignment

• Instructional accountability

• Professional learning systems

• Funding stewardship

• Reporting and continuous improvement

This resource also provides questions for school administrators to reflect on as they work to meet state requirements. Important issues to consider center on the following topics:

• Parent communication

• Professional development

• Data visibility

• Return on investment

Additionally, this checklist shows how Lexia® aligns with compliance efforts by:

• Simplifying Department of Education (DOE) compliance and reporting

• Strengthening Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) frameworks

• Providing DOE-aligned professional learning

• Demonstrating measurable returns on investments

Florida Statute 1003.4201 mandates that school districts provide a system of literacy instruction for pre-K–12 students and those struggling with early literacy. Download the checklist to stay on track with implementation, and connect with Lexia to explore customized leadership tools and implementation support that helps schools meet—and exceed—Florida’s literacy expectations.