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Committee advances two‑year literacy screening pilot using new screening device

Senate Education Committee · April 14, 2026

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Summary

The committee approved a two‑year pilot (House Bill 3,016) to support literacy development and screening for conditions often mistaken for dyslexia; Sen. Hicks said a new device called 'Blink' can perform screenings in less than a minute. The bill passed 9–1.

Sen. Hicks presented a committee substitute for House Bill 3,016 to create a two‑year literacy development pilot and to authorize brief screening for conditions often mistaken for dyslexia. Hicks said the pilot is intended to help identify students who need additional literacy support.

During questioning, committee members asked whether the screening technology is new. Hicks said there are existing instruments (for example the 'spot' instrument) but that 'Blink' is newer technology and can conduct screenings in under a minute.

The committee moved to advance the substitute; roll call showed 9 ayes and 1 nay, and the bill was declared passed by the committee. The sponsor said the measure establishes a short pilot; implementation details and device procurement would be worked out with participating districts.