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SB 536

AN ACT CONCERNING A STUDY ON THE EFFECTIVENESS OF DYSLEXIA EDUCATION STATUTES.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Tony Hwang

Connecticut will study whether its dyslexia education laws effectively help students with dyslexia and identify implementation gaps.

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Bill Summary · SB 536

Legislative bill overview

SB 536 directs Connecticut to conduct a comprehensive study examining how well the state's existing dyslexia education laws and programs are actually working in practice. The bill requires analysis of implementation effectiveness, student outcomes, and identifies gaps between statutory requirements and real-world classroom application.

Why is this important

Dyslexia affects approximately 5-10% of the school-age population, and Connecticut has existing statutes designed to help these students, but their effectiveness is unknown without systematic evaluation. This study could reveal whether current laws are adequately protecting students' educational rights or if policy adjustments are needed to improve identification, intervention, and academic outcomes.

Potential points of contention

  • Study scope and cost: Determining who funds the research and whether existing resources are sufficient without additional appropriations
  • Timeline and accountability: No specified deadline may result in indefinite delays; unclear which agency bears responsibility for completion
  • Remedial action mechanism: The bill creates a study but doesn't mandate what happens if findings show statutory failures—no built-in enforcement pathway for improvements

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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