Family Literacy Improvement Act of 1998

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Amendments to Even Start Family Literacy Programs Title II: Amendments to the Head Start Act Family Literacy Improvement Act of 1998 - Title I: Amendments to Even Start Family Literacy Programs - Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) to revise requirements for Even Start Family Literacy Programs (Even Start). (Sec. 101) Directs the Secretary of Education to award competitive grants to States for the planning and implementation of statewide family literacy initiatives, including specified services. Requires a State, as a prerequisite to receiving a grant, to form a consortium of State-level programs under ESEA, the Head Start Act, the Adult Education Act, and all other related, State-funded programs. Requires such consortium to create a plan to use a portion of the State's resources to strengthen and expand family literacy services. (Sec. 102) Sets forth definitions of: (1) family literacy services; (2) reading; and (3) reliable, replicable research. (Sec. 103) Requires Even Start program elements to include a dedicated period of time for parents and their children to interact for the specific purpose of enhancing the childrens'…