SB 25-200: Dyslexia Screening and READ Act Requirements

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

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.)

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 47 · Republican 15

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. May 23, 2025Governor Signed
2. May 13, 2025Sent to the Governor
3. May 13, 2025Signed by the President of the Senate
4. May 13, 2025Signed by the Speaker of the House
5. May 1, 2025Senate Considered House Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass
6. April 30, 2025House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
7. April 29, 2025House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Floor
8. April 21, 2025House Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments
9. April 16, 2025House Committee on Education Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole
10. April 10, 2025Introduced In House - Assigned to Education
11. April 7, 2025Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
12. April 4, 2025Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee

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