SB 25-200 CO

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The act clarifies when a teacher may conclude that an early elementary school student has a significant reading deficiency requiring remediation through a specialized approach to instruction (READ plan) based on a body of evidence that includes information in addition to the student's scores on a reading assessment. Current law requires certain parental communications in connection with a student's READ plan. The act requires the addition of specific information regarding characteristics of dyslexia, if applicable, to the parental communications. Beginning no later than the 2027-28 school year, a local education provider must either develop its own screening process for identifying early elementary school students with characteristics of dyslexia or implement a universal dyslexia screener that conforms to certain new requirements. A local education provider that implements a screener may include the screener in an interim reading assessment or administer the screener separately from the interim assessment. Either way, the screener must accurately and reliably identify students at risk of reading difficulties. If an interim reading assessment includes a screener, the assessment must meet standards for validity and reliability, encourage data-driven instructional decision making, and promote efficient administration and effective follow-up. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

• Chris Kolker Democratic · primary
• Kyle Mullica Democratic · primary
• Eliza Hamrick Democratic · primary
• Matt Soper Republican · primary

1. May 23, 2025 Governor Signed · executive
2. May 13, 2025 Signed by the Speaker of the House · lower
3. May 13, 2025 Signed by the President of the Senate · upper
4. May 13, 2025 Sent to the Governor · executive
5. May 1, 2025 Senate Considered House Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass · upper
6. Apr 30, 2025 House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments · lower
7. Apr 29, 2025 House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Floor · lower
8. Apr 21, 2025 House Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments · lower
9. Apr 16, 2025 House Committee on Education Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole · lower
10. Apr 10, 2025 Introduced In House - Assigned to Education · lower
11. Apr 7, 2025 Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments · upper
12. Apr 4, 2025 Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee · upper
13. Apr 3, 2025 Senate Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments · upper
14. Mar 31, 2025 Senate Committee on Education Refer Amended to Senate Committee of the Whole · upper
15. Mar 18, 2025 Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Education · upper