This bill proposes updates to current statutes regarding literacy instruction in Arizona schools, specifically for kindergarten through third grade. It mandates that each school district and charter school must ensure that at least one teacher, literacy coach, or literacy specialist has received dyslexia training. Additionally, starting July 1, 2027, each school site must employ a literacy coach or specialist responsible for facilitating professional learning, observing teachers, evaluating professional development effectiveness, and providing expert support in literacy.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the requirements for literacy endorsements for teachers providing literacy instruction. It establishes that all certificated teachers must obtain a literacy endorsement within specified timeframes, with the school district or charter school covering the costs for obtaining this endorsement, excluding costs for advanced degree programs. The bill also emphasizes the need for teachers to complete evidence-based training in the science of reading and pass an assessment to demonstrate their competency in literacy instruction.