The bill amends existing laws regarding reading assessment and intervention in Wyoming schools, specifically targeting the implementation of individualized reading plans. It eliminates the option for schools to use group reading plans, mandating that all students identified with reading difficulties, including dyslexia, must be placed on individualized reading plans that utilize appropriate evidence-based intervention programs. Additionally, the bill modifies the requirements for school and district improvement plans, ensuring they include strategies for increasing reading proficiency and detailing the training received by reading teachers.

Key changes in the bill include the requirement for school districts to use multiple instruments for reading assessments, rather than a single instrument, and to report on the progress of students identified with reading difficulties. The bill also emphasizes the need for evidence-based interventions and outlines the reporting requirements for schools that do not meet the goal of 85% of students reading at grade level by the end of third grade. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
25LSO-0094 v1.1: 21-3-401