California may soon implement mandatory dyslexia screenings for its second-grade students, thanks to a budget provision by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
In his latest proposed 2023–24 state budget, released on May 12, the governor set aside $1 million for the age group to undergo screening for dyslexia beginning with the 2025–26 school year.
Newsom said that he was confident the last-minute addition would pass negotiations in advance of the June 15 deadline for the Legislature to approve the state’s upcoming budget, which goes into effect July 1.
The governor, who has noted he struggles with dyslexia, said he wants to ensure that the screening tests will be available in multiple languages and will take into account students’ cultural and language backgrounds….