STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS29863 / H0790
This legislation updates the Code regarding literacy programs. First, it removes any ambiguity and affirms that
school districts have the resources to establish literacy programs to improve the literacy growth of our K-3rd
grade students. Second, it updates the literacy funding formula to ensure that schools have baseline stability in
funding while also incentivizing and rewarding those programs that achieve the greatest success. Additionally,
this bill requires school districts to disclose the purposes and amounts of levy funds to be used within the
school district. Such disclosure must be placed on the ballot above the question for supplemental levies. The
disclosures shall identify the purposes for which the levies shall support.
FISCAL NOTE
There is currently $26.1 million in the base budget for literacy; the Governor’s budget recommendation
proposes adding another $46.6 million in ongoing literacy funding. This legislation would modify how these
existing and proposed funds are distributed to school districts. This bill establishes the policy for how the
literacy funds may be used to improve the growth of literacy by the end of 3rd grade.
Contact:
Senator Steven P. Thayn
Senator Carl Crabtree
Representative Ryan Kerby
Representative Lance Clow
(208) 332-1000
DISCLAIMER: This statement of purpose and fiscal note are a mere attachment to this bill and prepared by a proponent
of the bill. It is neither intended as an expression of legislative intent nor intended for any use outside of the legislative
process, including judicial review (Joint Rule 18).
Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note Bill SOP/FN INTRODUCED: 03/18/2022, 3:36 PM


Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 33-1002