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Committee introduces RS32615 to align literacy policy with science-of-reading standards
Summary
Lawmakers introduced RS32615, a literacy request statute to adopt science-of-reading approaches, allow district flexibility on assessments, fund digital interventions and turnaround supports for low-performing schools; members raised questions about assessment comparability, costs and vendor arrangements.
The House Education Committee introduced RS32615, a request statute presented by Representative Barbara Ehart on behalf of Representative Wendy Horman, that would align state policy with the "science of reading," give school districts options for summative and formative reading assessments, fund a curated list of digital interventions and provide intensive turnaround support and coaching for the state's lowest-performing schools.
Representative Barbara Ehart, R‑District 33, told the committee that Idaho has spent roughly $72.8 million annually on literacy intervention programs but has not seen statewide gains in early-grade reading proficiency. "When we know…
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