School districts would screen students for dyslexia and dysgraphia

The state education commissioner would require every school district to screen students for dyslexia and dysgraphia. The requirement covers all students in New York school districts. Dyslexia affects reading, and dysgraphia affects writing. Parents or guardians could opt their children out of screening. Screening would occur before kindergarten. The requirement would take effect 180 days after the bill becomes law.

School districts would send students and their parents or guardians a printed screening notice. Each enrolled student and that student's parent or guardian would receive a notice explaining the screening methods. The notice would have to be clear and easy to see. Parents or guardians could opt out by checking a box labeled "do not screen my child". The notice requirement would take effect 180 days after the bill becomes law.