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Committee advances funded dyslexia screening and intervention pilot
Utah Senate Education Committee · March 2, 2026
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Summary
A second substitute to HB 393, funded in the budget, would create a University of Utah/USBE dyslexia screener, pilot screening for early‑grade students, and scale intervention supports; the committee voted unanimously to advance the substitute.
The Senate Education Committee voted unanimously to advance House Bill 393 (second substitute), a funded proposal to develop a statewide dyslexia screener and comprehensive intervention strategy.
Representative DeFe said the bill directs the University of Utah, in partnership with USBE, to develop and own a dyslexia screener (other…
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