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NY A01186
Bill
Status
1/9/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jo Simon
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AI Summary
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Requires all New York school districts to conduct mandatory annual dyslexia screenings for children starting in pre-kindergarten or kindergarten and continuing through second grade completion
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Defines dyslexia as a neurobiological learning disability characterized by difficulties with word recognition, spelling, and decoding abilities stemming from phonological deficits
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Mandates use of valid and reliable assessment tools aligned with reading science and the 2000 National Reading Panel findings, with teacher training to ensure proper administration
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Requires screening reports and findings to be provided to parents/guardians and teachers of children identified as at risk for reading failure, with immediate follow-up using research-based instruction and intervention
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Obligates each school district to designate an individual to maintain screening records for each child through age 16 or until they leave the district, and to provide resources to parents of children showing signs of dyslexia
Legislative Description
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.
Last Action
referred to education
1/7/2026