S00395Introduced in the Senate
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 Zellnor Myrie, District 20
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
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
March 17, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Crime Victims, Crime And Correction Committee Vote · March 17, 2026
7
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
7 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Dean Murray | 3 | Yes |
| Julia Salazar | 18 | Yes |
| Luis Sepulveda | 32 | Yes |
| Gustavo Rivera | 33 | Yes |
| Jamaal Bailey | 36 | Yes |
| Robert Rolison | 39 | Yes |
| Peter Harckham | 40 | Yes |
Bill history
REFERRED TO CRIME VICTIMS, CRIME AND CORRECTION
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
REFERRED TO CRIME VICTIMS, CRIME AND CORRECTION
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