Assembly Actions -
Lowercase Senate Actions - UPPERCASE |
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Feb 07, 2024 |
signed chap.76 delivered to governor |
Feb 05, 2024 |
returned to senate passed assembly ordered to third reading cal.292 substituted for a8492 |
Feb 05, 2024 |
substituted by s8089 |
Feb 01, 2024 |
advanced to third reading cal.292 |
Jan 30, 2024 |
reported |
Jan 04, 2024 |
referred to education |
Assembly Bill A8492
Signed By Governor2023-2024 Legislative Session
Sponsored By
CARROLL
Current Bill Status Via S8089 - Signed by Governor
- Introduced
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- In Committee Assembly
- In Committee Senate
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- On Floor Calendar Assembly
- On Floor Calendar Senate
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- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- Delivered to Governor
- Signed By Governor
Actions
Votes
co-Sponsors
William Colton
2023-A8492 (ACTIVE) - Details
- See Senate Version of this Bill:
- S8089
- Law Section:
- Education
- Laws Affected:
- Amd §§1 & 2, Chap of 2023 (as proposed in S.2599 & A.133)
2023-A8492 (ACTIVE) - Bill Text download pdf
S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K ________________________________________________________________________ 8492 I N A S S E M B L Y January 4, 2024 ___________ Introduced by M. of A. CARROLL -- read once and referred to the Commit- tee on Education AN ACT to amend a chapter of the laws of 2023 relating to establishing a dyslexia and dysgraphia task force, as proposed in legislative bills numbers S. 2599 and A. 133, in relation to establishing a dyslexia and dysgraphia task force and in relation to the effectiveness thereof THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM- BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Section 1 of a chapter of the laws of 2023 relating to establishing a dyslexia and dysgraphia task force, as proposed in legis- lative bills numbers S. 2599 and A. 133, is amended to read as follows: Section 1. Dyslexia and dysgraphia task force. 1. The commissioner of education shall establish a task force to examine appropriate and effec- tive evidence-based dyslexia and dysgraphia screening methods, reading interventions, and other educational supports for students in kindergar- ten through grade five. The task force shall consist of at least ten members, including the commissioner of education or their designee, who shall serve as chair of the task force. The remaining members shall be appointed by the commissioner of education in such a manner to ensure that all regions of the state are represented, and shall include: (a) at least two members who specialize in identifying, evaluating, and diag- nosing individuals with dyslexia or dysgraphia; (b) at least one member who specializes in educating individuals with dyslexia or dysgraphia; (c) at least one member who is a parent of a student with dyslexia or dysgraphia; (d) at least one member with dyslexia or dysgraphia; (e) at least one member from an institute of higher education who is an expert in dyslexia or dysgraphia; and (f) at least one member who is a public school teacher who specializes in teaching literacy and evidence-based reading instruction. All members shall have expertise in fields or disciplines related to the identification of students with learning disabilities including the unique educational needs of students with dyslexia or dysgraphia. THE TASK FORCE SHALL BE DISSOLVED UPON SUBMISSION OF ITS REPORT PURSUANT TO SUBDIVISION THREE OF THIS SECTION. EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets [ ] is old law to be omitted. LBD00296-02-4
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