Requires a reading proficiency level assessment and dyslexia screening for certain incarcerated individuals
Summary
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; and requires for such individuals who perform below a certain proficiency level to be provided with dyslexia intervention that is evidence-based effective and consistent with science-based research specifically tailored to addressing dyslexia.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Oct 2019
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Oct 21, 2019
Last action Jan 8, 2020
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2
Jan 8, 2020
Senate · Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CRIME VICTIMS, CRIME AND CORRECTION
Oct 21, 2019
Senate · Referred to committee
REFERRED TO RULES
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