New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 7472: Requires school districts to conduct mandatory early screening for dyslexia for all children
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 7472 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on April 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires school districts to conduct mandatory early screening for dyslexia for all children. Primary sponsor: Brad Hoylman-Sigal. It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 17, 2025): REFERRED TO EDUCATION.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
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.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Democratic/Working Families 4 · Republican/Conservative 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Hoylman-Sigal | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Cordell Cleare | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| Patrick Gallivan | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 60 |
| Andrew Gounardes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Pete Harckham | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 40 |
| Pam Helming | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 54 |
| Robert Jackson | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 31 |
| Liz Krueger | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 28 |
| Zellnor Myrie | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Julia Salazar | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 18 |
| James Skoufis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 42 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO EDUCATION