Senate Bill 1006 Summary

• Establishes the Idaho Literacy Achievement and Accountability Act creating a comprehensive framework for reading instruction in kindergarten through grade 3, including development of an evidence-based Idaho Comprehensive Literacy Plan by the state board of education.

• Requires school districts to provide reading intervention programs to students in kindergarten through grade 3 who score basic or below basic on statewide reading assessments, with minimum 30-60 hours of supplemental instruction depending on performance level.

• Mandates statewide reading assessments at least twice per year in kindergarten through grade 3, with results reported to the legislature, governor, and public through a statewide dashboard accessible to school personnel, parents, and policymakers.

• Requires individual reading improvement plans within 30 days for students identified with reading deficiencies, created by teachers, principals, and parents with parent notification of services and home support strategies.

• Requires school board members and charter school directors to complete literacy intervention orientation and training by June 30, 2023, and mandates school districts and charter schools set annual literacy proficiency and growth targets for kindergarten through grade 3 students.