BILL · 2017–18 SESSION

HB 2796: Dyslexia

Defining dyslexia as a specific learning disability and requiring early screening for dyslexia.

Summary

Requires each school district and charter school to: (1) Screen each student in kindergarten and first grade for indications of dyslexia; and (2) If the screening indicates that the student may be experiencing dyslexia, conduct formal testing to determine whether the student is eligible for special education and related services.

From the Bill Digest (HB 2796), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to defining dyslexia as a specific learning disability and requiring early screening for dyslexia;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Jan 16, 2018First reading, referred to Education (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

HB 2796 (2019–20) Juvenile sex offense regist. · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
HB 2796 (2015–16) Course material costs · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2796 (2013–14) Ed funding/tax pref changes · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
HB 2796 (2011–12) Government performance · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2796 (2009–10) Direct practices information · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2796 (2007–08) Ballot rejection · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
HB 2796 (2005–06) Plug-in hybrid electric vhcl · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2796 (2003–04) Basic health plan · Did not pass · died in committee