The bill aims to enhance reading assessment and intervention programs in Wyoming schools, particularly for students in kindergarten through grade three. It mandates that each school district implement a reading assessment program that screens for reading difficulties, including dyslexia, at least three times a year. The bill introduces a new reading assistance division within the Department of Education to support these initiatives and requires the state superintendent to develop rules for identifying reading difficulties and implementing evidence-based interventions. Additionally, it establishes reporting requirements for school districts to track student progress and mandates professional development for educators in evidence-based literacy instruction.

Key amendments include expanding the screening requirements to cover grades K-12, with specific interventions for students at risk of reading failure in grades K-3. The bill also stipulates that schools falling below the statewide average in reading proficiency must submit improvement plans, and it allows parents to petition the state superintendent if these plans are not developed. Furthermore, the bill appropriates funds for the new division's operations and outlines a timeline for implementation, with certain provisions taking effect immediately and others starting in July 2026.