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BILL · 2017–18 SESSION · LATEST VERSION E2SSB 6162

SB 6162: Dyslexia

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

Summary

  • Provides a statutory definition of dyslexia.
  • Requires each school district and charter school to screen each kindergarten and second grade student for indications of dyslexia beginning in school year 2020-21.
  • Specifies that districts must provide interventions to support students identified as below grade level literacy development or indicators of dyslexia and notify parents and families of the interventions offered.
  • Provides that with parental consultation and consent, a student can be referred for further evaluation.
  • Tasks the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) with reconvening a Dyslexia Advisory Council to advise OSPI on matters relating to dyslexia, including options for the best way to implement the required screenings for dyslexia.
  • Authorizes school districts to be able to use Learning Assistance Program (LAP) funds to meet the screening requirements in the bill.

From the Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill Report (E2SSB 6162), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 75, Laws of 2018
  1. IntroducedJan 10, 2018
  2. Out of committeeFeb 6, 2018
  3. Passed SenateFeb 14, 2018
  4. Passed HouseMar 1, 2018
  5. GovernorMar 15, 2018
  6. LawMar 15, 2018
Prime sponsor
Hans Zeiger (R-25)
Introduced
January 10, 2018 in the Senate
Last action
March 15, 2018
Session law
Chapter 75, Laws of 2018
Companion bill
HB 2796
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 6162, SSB 6162, E2SSB 6162

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

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Hans Zeiger (R-25)

3 co-sponsors (3 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Lisa Wellman D-41Guy Palumbo D-1Mark Mullet D-5

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 14, 2018
Version voted on: E2SSB 6162
48 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat26000
Republican22001
How each member voted

Excused (1)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed March 1, 2018
Version voted on: E2SSB 6162
96 Yea 2 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat49100
Republican47100
How each member voted

Yea (96)

Nay (2)

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Senate · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed March 6, 2018
Version voted on: E2SSB 6162
49 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat26000
Republican23000
How each member voted

Yea (49)

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History

  1. Effective date 6/7/2018. (E2SSB 6162)
  2. Chapter 75, 2018 Laws. (E2SSB 6162)
  3. Governor signed. (E2SSB 6162)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (E2SSB 6162)
  5. President signed. (E2SSB 6162)
  6. Speaker signed. (E2SSB 6162)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (E2SSB 6162)
  8. Senate concurred in House amendments. (E2SSB 6162)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 96; nays, 2; absent, 0; excused, 0. (E2SSB 6162)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (E2SSB 6162)
  11. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (E2SSB 6162)
  12. Committee amendment not adopted. (E2SSB 6162)
  13. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (E2SSB 6162)
  14. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (E2SSB 6162)
  15. ED - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (E2SSB 6162)
  16. First reading, referred to Education (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report). (E2SSB 6162)
  17. Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (E2SSB 6162)
  18. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (E2SSB 6162)
  19. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (E2SSB 6162)
  20. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (E2SSB 6162)
  21. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (SSB 6162)
  22. 2nd substitute bill substituted.
  23. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (E2SSB 6162)
  24. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 6162)
  25. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  26. WM - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (E2SSB 6162)
  27. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (E2SSB 6162)
  28. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 6162)
  29. WM - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 6162)
  30. WM - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  31. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  32. Referred to Ways & Means. (SSB 6162)
  33. Referred to Ways & Means.
  34. And refer to Ways & Means. (SSB 6162)
  35. EDU - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 6162)
  36. EDU - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  37. And refer to Ways & Means.
  38. First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education.

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