A 5259 New York Assembly · 2019 Regular Session

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
Feb 2019
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Governor
Introduced Feb 8, 2019 Last action Jan 8, 2020
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Jan 8, 2020
Assembly · Referred to committee
REFERRED TO EDUCATION
Mar 5, 2019
Assembly · Amendment adopted
PRINT NUMBER 5259A
Mar 5, 2019
Assembly · Referred to committee
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO EDUCATION
Feb 8, 2019
Assembly · Referred to committee
REFERRED TO EDUCATION
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