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Idaho House backs targeted expansion of early‑grade literacy training (Senate Bill 10‑69)
Summary
Senate Bill 10‑69, a targeted expansion of an early‑grade literacy training program emphasizing phonics and trainer‑of‑trainers, passed the Idaho House on March 11, 2025, by a recorded vote of 40–30.
Sponsor remarks to the House said Senate Bill 10‑69 amends section 33‑18‑07, Idaho Code, to expand a targeted literacy coaching and trainer‑of‑trainers program often described by supporters as “SMART” (Striving to Meet Achievement in Reading Together). The sponsor told the House the program is designed to train teachers and administrators, and cited examples where participating classrooms showed marked improvements in early reading proficiency.
Supporters said the program…
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