Assembly Actions - Lowercase Senate Actions - UPPERCASE |
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May 15, 2023 | returned to senate passed assembly ordered to third reading cal.190 substituted for a133 |
Apr 26, 2023 | referred to ways and means delivered to assembly passed senate |
Mar 08, 2023 | advanced to third reading |
Mar 01, 2023 | 2nd report cal. |
Feb 28, 2023 | 1st report cal.405 |
Jan 23, 2023 | referred to education |
senate Bill S2599
Sponsored By
Brad Hoylman-Sigal
(D, WF) 47th Senate District
Current Bill Status - Passed Senate & Assembly
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor Calendar
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
- Delivered to Governor
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Co-Sponsors
Joseph P. Addabbo Jr
(D) 15th Senate District
Iwen Chu
(D, WF) 17th Senate District
Cordell Cleare
(D) 30th Senate District
Michelle Hinchey
(D, WF) 41st Senate District
S2599 (ACTIVE) - Details
S2599 (ACTIVE) - Sponsor Memo
BILL NUMBER: S2599 SPONSOR: HOYLMAN-SIGAL TITLE OF BILL: An act in relation to establishing a dyslexia and dysgraphia task force; and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL: To establish a task force to develop recommendations for appropriate screening, intervention, and support for students with and at risk of dyslexia and related disorders, and to develop a program of study for teachers to better help students with dyslexia. SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS: Section 1 amends the education law by adding a new section 4407-a creat- ing a task force on dyslexia within the department of education to develop recommendations for appropriate screening of students with dyslexia and related disorders, appropriate interventions and classroom support for students with dyslexia and related disorders, and to recom-
S2599 (ACTIVE) - Bill Text download pdf
S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K ________________________________________________________________________ 2599 2023-2024 Regular Sessions I N S E N A T E January 23, 2023 ___________ Introduced by Sens. HOYLMAN-SIGAL, CLEARE, HINCHEY, JACKSON, MAYER, MYRIE, SKOUFIS -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Education AN ACT in relation to establishing a dyslexia and dysgraphia task force; and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration there- of THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM- BLY, DO ENACT 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. 2. The task force shall conduct at least two public hearings for the purpose of obtaining information from stakeholders and other interested EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets [ ] is old law to be omitted. LBD00296-01-3
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