New York A06208 mandates screening for dyslexia and intervention services for affected children.

New York A06208 amends the education law to require all school districts to conduct mandatory early screening for dyslexia. Screening must begin in kindergarten and continue annually until the child completes second grade. The screening program must be evidence-based, efficient, low-cost, and readily available. If a child is identified with dyslexia, the school district must provide intervention services, such as small group instruction in multi-sensory sequential phonics or another approved curriculum.

New York A06208 mandates screening for dyslexia and intervention services for affected children.

New York A06208 amends the education law to require all school districts to conduct mandatory early screening for dyslexia. Screening must begin in kindergarten and continue annually until the child completes second grade. The screening program must be evidence-based, efficient, low-cost, and readily available. If a child is identified with dyslexia, the school district must provide intervention services, such as small group instruction in multi-sensory sequential phonics or another approved curriculum.