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NY A01325
Bill
Status
4/30/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jo Simon
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AI Summary
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Requires incarcerated individuals without a high school diploma or equivalent to receive a reading proficiency level assessment and dyslexia screening during the intake process at correctional facilities
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Mandates evidence-based dyslexia intervention services for individuals who test below the proficiency level required to be a high-functioning reader
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Requires correctional facility teachers to demonstrate awareness of best practices in scientific reading instruction
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Intervention services must be provided by licensed professionals in permanent competitive positions employed by the Department of Corrections
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Each facility superintendent must submit a plan allowing incarcerated individuals to voluntarily receive reading assessments, dyslexia screening, and evidence-based reading instruction
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Takes effect 90 days after becoming law, with immediate authorization to develop necessary rules and regulations
Legislative Description
Requires all incarcerated individuals who do not have a high-school diploma or its equivalent to receive a reading proficiency level assessment and dyslexia screening upon intake by the department of corrections; requires for such individuals who perform below a certain proficiency level to be provided with intervention services that are evidence-based, effective and consistent with science-based research specifically tailored to addressing dyslexia.
Last Action
REFERRED TO CRIME VICTIMS, CRIME AND CORRECTION
1/12/2026