New York Assembly bill in Session 2025-2026.
Status: in_committee. Latest action: January 12, 2026.
Requires a reading proficiency level assessment and dyslexia screening for certain incarcerated individuals.
Requires all incarcerated individuals who do not have a high-school diploma or its equivalent to receive a reading proficiency level assessment and dyslexia screening upon intake by the department of corrections; requires for such individuals who perform below a certain proficiency level to be provided with intervention services that are evidence-based, effective and consistent with science-based research specifically tailored to addressing dyslexia.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-09 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-01-12 | Status | in_committee |
| 2026-01-12 | Latest Action | In Senate Committee |