Committee approves universal dyslexia screening bill after broad testimony from students, educators and parents

Apr 16, 2025

Senate Bill 200, requiring universal dyslexia screening and clarified Read Act requirements for kindergarten through third grade, passed the House Education Committee 12–1 after extensive testimony from students, parents, school officials and dyslexia advocates.

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Co‑prime sponsors Representative Soper and Representative Hamrick presented Senate Bill 200 to the House Education Committee as legislation to require universal dyslexia screening for students in kindergarten through third grade and to clarify related Read Act requirements.

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