This bill mandates that school districts provide annual training and coaching for teachers in grades K-12 who work with students exhibiting reading deficiencies. The training must cover the science of reading, effective reading intervention techniques, and the differentiation between students who may qualify for special education services and those showing signs of reading deficiencies. Additionally, the Department of Education is tasked with establishing a "train the trainer" program to create literacy coaches who will instruct teachers on these topics. Teachers who complete this training will receive a literacy coach certificate and a one-time stipend, contingent on available funds.

Furthermore, the bill requires ongoing coaching support for teachers, which includes on-site training, example lessons, classroom observations, and immediate feedback to enhance reading instruction. Literacy coaches certified under the program can conduct this training, provided it does not interfere with their other responsibilities. The training and coaching provided under this bill will count towards existing professional development requirements for public school teaching staff. The bill also defines key terms such as "reading deficiency," "reading intervention," and "science of reading" to ensure clarity in its implementation.