APPROPRIATIONS – PUBLIC SCHOOLS – DIVISION OF CENTRAL SERVICES – Relates to the appropriation to the Public Schools Educational Support Program’s Division of Central Services for fiscal year 2026.

This Idaho bill (S 1213) allocates $5 million from the General Fund to the Public Schools Educational Support Program’s Division of Central Services for fiscal year 2026, specifically for statewide early literacy training. It requires the State Department of Education to provide mandatory professional development on the science of reading to all K-3 teachers on a three-year cycle, prioritizing underperforming schools (bottom 25% by reading scores). The funds also support literacy coaches and may include "pay for success" models for struggling schools. A report on fund distribution and results must be submitted to the Legislative Services Office by January 5, 2026.