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Senate backs $750,000 dyslexia intervention pilot for up to five school districts
Summary
Senators approved moving Senate Bill 117 for third reading after sponsor described a three-year pilot to fund dyslexia interventions for up to five LEAs, with $750,000 for intervention and research and evaluation by the State Office of Education.
The Utah Senate advanced legislation to establish a three-year dyslexia intervention pilot funded at $750,000 to support up to five local education agencies (LEAs).
Senator Osman, the floor sponsor, said the program would include two primary components: professional development to help teachers identify dyslexia and literacy tools to remediate and support students. "The total, fiscal bill is $750,000 to be used for both intervention, as well as research," the sponsor said.
Supporters including Senator Stevenson and Senator Thatcher spoke in favor, emphasizing early intervention to avoid costlier remediation later and to help children mainstream into general education. The State Office of Education will evaluate effectiveness and report back to the education interim committee.
On the floor, Senators recorded 25 yeas, 0 nays and 4 absent; the bill was ordered read for a third time. The measure will be scheduled for third-reading action where final passage will be confirmed.
