(1) The Kentucky Board of Education shall select school districts to participate in pilot programs based upon the criteria recommended by the advisory committee on writing.
(2) The Kentucky Board of Education shall authorize grants of funds to school districts selected for participation in the program based on the grant allotment system recommended by the advisory committee on writing.
(3) Teacher aides may be employed in selected districts to assist in the implementation of this program. Such aides shall meet the same qualifications required of kindergarten aides in KRS 161.044.