Relates to students with dyslexia
This bill requires school districts in cities with over 1 million residents to establish dedicated schools for students with dyslexia and related phonemic language learning differences. These schools must use multi-sensory sequential phonics techniques in all elementary and secondary grades. Additionally, teachers at these schools must complete at least 20 hours of specialized training in this teaching method. The law directly affects dyslexic students in large-city school districts and mandates specific instructional approaches. It takes effect July 1 following enactment.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO EDUCATION
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO EDUCATION
lower
1 primary · 13 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Robert Carroll
DDemocratic
Co
Al Taylor
DDemocratic
Co
Donna Lupardo
DDemocratic
Co
Harvey Epstein
DDemocratic
Co
Jaime Williams
DDemocratic
Co
Jo Anne Simon
DDemocratic
Co
Jodi Giglio
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Joe DeStefano
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Karen McMahon
DDemocratic
Co
Karines Reyes
DDemocratic
Co
Maritza Davila
DDemocratic
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