The bill amends the Read Act by introducing ongoing curriculum review processes for educational districts in Minnesota. It requires the Department of Education to provide districts with the opportunity to request the addition of specific curricula or professional development programs to an approved list. The review process must ensure that the requested curriculum meets the Read Act's requirements, is evidence-based, and includes structured literacy components. Additionally, the review will incorporate culturally responsive criteria. The bill mandates that alternative curriculum and intervention programs be reviewed alongside traditional programs.

Furthermore, the bill establishes a new provision that allows districts or curriculum publishers to request curriculum reviews after March 3, 2025, with the stipulation that they must pay for the review, capped at $3,500 or the actual review costs, whichever is lower. This section is effective retroactively from March 3, 2025.