New York S05427 mandates screening for dyslexia in school districts and provides intervention services for affected children.

New York S05427 amends the education law to require all school districts to conduct mandatory early screening for dyslexia. Screening must use an evidence-based, low-cost, and readily available program, starting in kindergarten and continuing annually until the end of second grade. The bill defines dyslexia to include any phonological learning difference or disability. Additionally, it mandates that school districts provide intervention services, such as small group instruction in multi-sensory sequential phonics, for students identified with dyslexia.

New York S05427 mandates screening for dyslexia in school districts and provides intervention services for affected children.

New York S05427 amends the education law to require all school districts to conduct mandatory early screening for dyslexia. Screening must use an evidence-based, low-cost, and readily available program, starting in kindergarten and continuing annually until the end of second grade. The bill defines dyslexia to include any phonological learning difference or disability. Additionally, it mandates that school districts provide intervention services, such as small group instruction in multi-sensory sequential phonics, for students identified with dyslexia.