Requires school districts to conduct mandatory early screening for dyslexia for all children
Summary
Requires school districts to conduct mandatory early screening for dyslexia for all children commencing in pre-kindergarten or kindergarten and continuing thereafter on an annual basis until each child successfully completes second grade; requires school districts to designate an individual to maintain complete and accurate records containing early screening reports for each child, and to provide resources and materials to the parent and/or guardian of any child who displays indications of dyslexia.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced May 7, 2026
Last action May 8, 2026
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What changed between versions
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2 edits
MINOR
The bill was amended to reflect its new status as a revised version (S. 10235-A) after committee review. The most significant substantive change is the replacement of the term 'research-based' with 'evidence-based' in the requirements for instruction and intervention, ensuring the language aligns with current scientific standards for dyslexia support.
Scope change
The scope of the bill's applicability remains unchanged; it continues to mandate early dyslexia screening for students in pre-kindergarten or kindergarten.
REQUIREMENT
The requirement for schools to provide instruction and intervention was changed from 'research-based methods' to 'evidence-based methods,' refining the legal standard for how dyslexia must be addressed.
TECHNICAL
The bill text was updated to indicate it has been amended and re-referred to the Committee on Education, reflecting its procedural status as S. 10235-A.
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Total actions
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Key actions
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Committee
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Amendments
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May 8, 2026
Upper · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 10235A
upper
May 8, 2026
Upper · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO EDUCATION
upper
May 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO EDUCATION
upper
1 primary · 9 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Julia Salazar
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Andrew Gounardes
DDemocratic
Co
Cordell Cleare
DDemocratic
Co
James Skoufis
DDemocratic
Co
Liz Krueger
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Pam Helming
RRepublican/Conservative/Independence
Co
Patrick Gallivan
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Pete Harckham
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Robert Jackson
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Zellnor Myrie
DDemocratic
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