ID S1213

Appropriates $5,000,000 from the General Fund to the Public School Income Fund for the Public School Support Program's Division of Central Services for fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026)

Directs the full $5,000,000 toward intensive professional development and coaching for early literacy, using literacy experts approved by the State Department of Education and trained in the science of reading

Requires the State Department of Education to provide professional development to all kindergarten through grade 3 teachers on a three-year cycle, with training extended to elementary administrators and support staff as resources allow

Prioritizes professional development services for teachers and administrators in underperforming schools in the bottom 25% based on Idaho Reading Indicator scores, with support potentially including pay-for-success turnaround school service providers

Requires the State Department of Education to report on fund distribution, expenditure, and results to the Legislative Services Office by January 5, 2026; declares an emergency with an effective date of July 1, 2025