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Senate adopts screening framework to identify dyslexia in early grades
Summary
The Colorado Senate adopted Senate Bill 200 on second reading after extended debate featuring personal accounts from senators and advocates. The bill requires screening to identify students at risk of dyslexia and creates a framework for intervention and assessment in early elementary grades.
The Colorado Senate adopted Senate Bill 200 on second reading on April 4, directing schools to implement targeted screening to identify students at risk of dyslexia and to expand early reading interventions.
The bill, sponsored in the Senate by Sen. Kolker and Sen. Malika and originating from representatives Hamrick and Soper in the House, establishes a statewide framework for screening, interim assessments and follow-up interventions aimed at supporting early elementary students who show signs of reading difficulties. Senators who spoke in favor described personal family experiences and research linking early intervention to better long-term outcomes.
“Screening is what this bill is about. That’s the meat and potatoes of this bill — to make sure that we are addressing the needs,” Sen. Kolker said during…
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