New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

A11716 — Requires all school districts to screen all students for dyslexia and dysgraphia

Last action — In Assembly Committee

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced September 16, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

This bill requires school districts to screen students for dyslexia and dysgraphia.

School districts must screen all students for dyslexia and dysgraphia and notify parents about the screenings. Parents have the option to opt out of the screening.

What this means for you
  • Families: Parents will receive notifications about dyslexia and dysgraphia screenings for their children and can choose to opt out.

Summary

Requires all school districts to screen all students for dyslexia and dysgraphia; requires school districts to provide notice of such screening to each student and to the parent or guardian of each student; allows parents and guardians to opt out.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. REFERRED TO EDUCATION

Sponsors

  • Phil Steck · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Phil Steck

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (218)

218 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does A11716 do?
Requires all school districts to screen all students for dyslexia and dysgraphia; requires school districts to provide notice of such screening to each student and to the parent or guardian of each student; allows parents and guardians to opt out.
Who sponsors A11716?
A11716 is sponsored by Phil Steck.
What is the current status of A11716?
This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced September 16, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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