Chris Kolker
- Democratic
- Senator
- District 16
Primary
The act clarifies when a teacher may conclude that an early elementary school student has a significant reading deficiency requiring remediation through a specialized approach to instruction (READ plan) based on a body of evidence that includes information in addition to the student's scores on a reading assessment. Current law requires certain parental communications in connection with a student's READ plan. The act requires the addition of specific information regarding characteristics of dyslexia, if applicable, to the parental communications. Beginning no later than the 2027-28 school year, a local education provider must either develop its own screening process for identifying early elementary school students with characteristics of dyslexia or implement a universal dyslexia screener that conforms to certain new requirements. A local education provider that implements a screener may include the screener in an interim reading assessment or administer the screener separately from the interim assessment. Either way, the screener must accurately and reliably identify students at risk of reading difficulties. If an interim reading assessment includes a screener, the assessment must meet standards for validity and reliability, encourage data-driven instructional decision making, and promote efficient administration and effective follow-up. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Governor Signed
Signed by the Speaker of the House
Signed by the President of the Senate
Sent to the Governor
Senate Considered House Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass
House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Floor
House Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments
House Committee on Education Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole
Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee
Senate Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments
Senate Committee on Education Refer Amended to Senate Committee of the Whole
| Bill Text Versions | Format |
|---|---|
| Signed Act (05/23/2025) | |
| Final Act (05/13/2025) | |
| Rerevised (04/30/2025) | |
| Revised (04/29/2025) | |
| Reengrossed (04/07/2025) | |
| Engrossed (04/04/2025) | |
| Introduced (03/18/2025) | |
| PA1 (04/01/2025) | |
| Committee Amendment |
| Document | Format |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Note FN1 (03/27/2025) | |
| Fiscal Note FN2 (08/15/2025) |
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