New York bills · 2025 Regular Session
New York A 1186
Requires school districts to conduct mandatory early screening for dyslexia for all children
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Jo Anne Simon (Democratic)
Cosponsors (7)
- Demond Meeks (Democratic/Working Families)
- Alex Bores (Democratic/Working Families)
- Steven Raga (Democratic)
- Maritza Davila (Democratic)
- Karines Reyes (Democratic)
- Jen Lunsford (Democratic/Working Families)
- Jonathan Rivera (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the New York legislature
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.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- May 8, 2026 · House
PRINT NUMBER 1186A - May 8, 2026 · House
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO EDUCATION - Jan 7, 2026 · House
REFERRED TO EDUCATION - Jan 9, 2025 · House
REFERRED TO EDUCATION