Committee Hears Broad Support for K–4 Structured Literacy Bill, Questions on Funding and Certification
The Early Learning K–12 Education Committee heard hours of testimony in support of ESHB 12-95, which would require evidence-aligned literacy curricula and K–4 comprehensive programs when districts update curriculum. Supporters cited improved district results and equity; educators and unions raised concerns about implementation costs and added certificate requirements.
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The state Early Learning K–12 Education Committee on Feb. 25 heard extensive testimony in favor of engrossed substitute House Bill 12-95, legislation that would require school districts that update literacy curricula after 2027 to adopt evidence-aligned materials and implement comprehensive K–4 literacy programs.
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