State education chief presses reading and math investments, proposes large expansion for struggling readers Doctor Mackey told the committee the department requested roughly $50–55 million to expand 'struggling readers beyond grade 3' grants statewide and highlighted reading coaches, numeracy work and mental‑health coordinators as K–12 budget priorities.

Doctor Mackey is advocating for a $55 million boost to help struggling readers across Alabama, emphasizing the need for targeted support in literacy and numeracy to transform K-12 education.

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