New York S07477 mandates screening for dyslexia and dysgraphia for all students before kindergarten, with parental opt-out option.

New York S07477 amends the education law to require all school districts to screen all students for dyslexia and dysgraphia before they enter kindergarten. The bill mandates that school districts provide notice of this screening to each student and their parent or guardian, offering parents and guardians the option to opt out of the screening. The act will take effect 180 days after it becomes law.

New York S07477 mandates screening for dyslexia and dysgraphia for all students before kindergarten, with parental opt-out option.

New York S07477 amends the education law to require all school districts to screen all students for dyslexia and dysgraphia before they enter kindergarten. The bill mandates that school districts provide notice of this screening to each student and their parent or guardian, offering parents and guardians the option to opt out of the screening. The act will take effect 180 days after it becomes law.