A01325Introduced in the Assembly
Requires all incarcerated individuals who do not have a high-school diploma or its equivalent to receive a reading proficiency level assessment and dyslexia screening upon intake by the department of corrections; requires for such individuals who perform below a certain proficiency level to be provided with intervention services that are evidence-based, effective and consistent with science-based research specifically tailored to addressing dyslexia.
Introduced by Jo Simon, District 52
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Requires all incarcerated individuals who do not have a high-school diploma or its equivalent to receive a reading proficiency level assessment and dyslexia screening upon intake by the department of corrections; requires for such individuals who perform below a certain proficiency level to be provided with intervention services that are evidence-based, effective and consistent with science-based research specifically tailored to addressing dyslexia.
Where it stands
REFERRED TO CRIME VICTIMS, CRIME AND CORRECTION
January 12, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
AssemblyStage: Assembly Floor Vote - Final Passage · April 30, 2025
146
Yes
1
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
150 assemblymembers recorded in this Assembly vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each assemblymember voted
| Assemblymember | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Tommy Schiavoni | 1 | Yes |
| Jodi Giglio | 2 | Yes |
| Joseph DeStefano | 3 | Yes |
| Rebecca Kassay | 4 | Yes |
| Doug Smith | 5 | Yes |
| Philip Ramos | 6 | Yes |
| Jarett Gandolfo | 7 | Yes |
| Michael Fitzpatrick | 8 | Yes |
| Michael Durso | 9 | Yes |
| Steve Stern | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
referred to correction
reported referred to ways and means
reported referred to rules
reported
rules report cal.157
ordered to third reading rules cal.157
passed assembly
delivered to senate
REFERRED TO FINANCE
DIED IN SENATE
RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY
ordered to third reading cal.48
passed assembly
delivered to senate
REFERRED TO CRIME VICTIMS, CRIME AND CORRECTION
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