The Chancellor shall:
(1) Track and monitor the preparedness of:
(A) The early childhood population of children 3 and 4 years of age to determine the children’s readiness for entry and achievement in DCPS; and
(B) Children in kindergarten through 3rd grade in DCPS to determine their readiness for entry and achievement in the 4th grade;
(2) Develop a plan to address:
(A) The early childhood population of children 3 and 4 years of age who are not ready for entry and achievement in DCPS; and
(B) Children in kindergarten through 3rd grade in DCPS who are not ready for entry and achievement in the 4th grade;
(3) Conduct readiness evaluations annually to ascertain whether:
(A) Children 3 and 4 years of age are prepared for kindergarten; and
(B) Children in the 3rd grade are prepared to be promoted to the 4th grade; and
(4) Submit to the Council and the Mayor, by October 1 of each year:
(A) The results of the readiness evaluations required by paragraph (3) of this section; and
(B) A DCPS annual report for the preceding academic year delineating the progress and readiness of all students.
(June 19, 2012, D.C. Law 19-142, § 504, 59 DCR 3642.)