Rep. Hall praises IREAD scores increasing for fifth consecutive year

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 19, 2026) – State Rep. Dave Hall (R-Norman) is celebrating Hoosier students' scores on the 2026 Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination assessment rising for the fifth consecutive year, surpassing pre-pandemic levels.

Hall said more than 88% of Hoosier third graders passed IREAD, a nearly 1.5 percentage point increase from last year. It's the second-largest single-year increase since the test was implemented.

"Learning to read is one of the most important milestones in a child's education," Hall said. "Indiana students continuing to make progress is great news for families and an encouraging sign for the future of our schools. Thank you to the dedicated educators in our community making this a priority."

Hall also noted that literacy rates for every student population are now higher than before the pandemic.

Brown County School Corp. scored a 92% and Brownstown Central Community School Corp. scored a 96% pass rate for the most recent IREAD exam.

Hall supported a law in 2023 establishing science of reading standards and delivering focused support to Indiana students facing the most significant reading difficulties. Additional legislation supported by Hall bolstered the Indiana Department of Education’s literacy cadre program to ensure schools with fewer than 70% of students passing IREAD receive additional resources and support.

In the current state budget, Indiana increased K-12 tuition support by $640 million, a 5% increase over the biennium, to its highest level yet. Nearly half of our state budget goes toward K-12 education (47%). Indiana also expanded its school choice scholarship program, empowering all Hoosier families to choose the school environment that is best for their students.

Results from the 2026 IREAD for individual schools and corporations are available on IDOE's website. Click here to learn more about the state's literacy standards.

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State Rep. Dave Hall (R-Norman) represents House District 62,
which includes all of Brown County, and portions of Monroe and Jackson counties.
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