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Committee hears lengthy debate on comprehensive K–12 language and literacy bill; vote deferred
Summary
Senate File 59, a comprehensive K–12 language and literacy bill that would require evidence‑based screeners, individualized reading plans, MTSS implementation and literacy competency for licensure, was discussed extensively and carried forward to Monday for further work.
The Senate Education Committee on Feb. 13 held extended testimony on Senate File 59, a far‑reaching rewrite of Wyoming’s language and literacy statutes that would establish a statewide K–12 language and literacy program with screening, diagnostic assessment, individualized reading plans and professional development standards.
Senator Rothfuss, who led a subcommittee on the bill, walked committee members through the draft statute in detail. Core provisions include universal screeners (three times a year for K–3 and annually for grades 4–12 with conditions), an annual dyslexia screener for K–2, diagnostics for students identified as at risk, a multi‑tiered system of supports (MTSS), and a requirement that an individualized reading plan (IRP) be…
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