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Yes: 189 • No: 2
UtahH.B. 3932026 General SessionHouseWALLET
Early Intervention for Dyslexia Amendments
Sponsored By: Ariel Defay (Republican)
Signed by Governor
EducationK-12 EducationLocal Education Agencies (LEAs)Colleges and UniversitiesPublic Education Data and ReportingStudent Assessment
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
6 provisions identified: 4 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
Four-year dyslexia pilot for schools
The law creates a four-year Dyslexia Screening Pilot Program starting July 1, 2026. The State Board of Education runs the pilot, sets rules, approves screeners, and posts resources. The University of Utah builds and maintains a free, evidence-based screener and a statewide intervention plan, and trains teachers. One rural and one urban elementary school receive vendor-provided intervention. The board sets application, reporting, and screener approval rules to run the pilot through July 1, 2030.
Funding for screener and school help
For FY 2027, the law provides a one-time $3.5 million. $1.5 million builds the University of Utah screener. $1.7 million funds the statewide intervention plan. $300,000 pays a vendor to deliver help at two elementary schools. Up to 5% can cover administrative costs.
Required dyslexia screening for K-3
Beginning July 1, 2027, participating schools must use a State Board–approved screener. They screen once any K or 1 student who scores below or well below benchmark. They also screen grades 2–3 who were not tested earlier and show signs of dyslexia. Teachers or parents can trigger extra screening in kindergarten or first grade when they see warning signs.
Yearly reports to lawmakers on pilot
The State Board and participating schools report every year to the Education Interim Committee. Reports cover how the screener works and student results from interventions. The law adds these reports to the committee’s regular report list.
Pilot ends July 1, 2030
The pilot’s legal authority ends July 1, 2030. After that date, the pilot’s rules in law no longer apply. Families do not have this program guaranteed by statute after that date.
Schools apply and fund extra costs
Districts and charter schools must apply to join the pilot. If selected, they must use the free University of Utah screener. They must cover other program costs from local budgets and meet reporting rules.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Ariel Defay
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Ann Millner
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 3/5/2026
House/ concurs with Senate amendment
Yes: 69 • No: 1
Senate vote • 3/4/2026
Senate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
Yes: 25 • No: 0
House vote • 3/2/2026
Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 3 • No: 0
House vote • 3/2/2026
Senate Comm - Substitute Recommendation
Yes: 3 • No: 0
House vote • 2/24/2026
House/ uncircled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 2/24/2026
House/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 67 • No: 1
House vote • 2/23/2026
House/ circled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 2/17/2026
House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 11 • No: 0
House vote • 2/17/2026
House Comm - Substitute Recommendation
Yes: 11 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Governor Signed
3/19/2026House/ to Governor
3/12/2026HouseHouse/ received enrolled bill from Printing
3/12/2026HouseHouse/ enrolled bill to Printing
3/11/2026HouseEnrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
3/11/2026Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared
3/6/2026Bill Received from House for Enrolling
3/6/2026House/ signed by Speaker/ sent for enrolling
3/5/2026HouseHouse/ received from Senate
3/5/2026HouseSenate/ to House
3/5/2026SenateSenate/ signed by President/ returned to House
3/5/2026SenateSenate/ received from House
3/5/2026SenateHouse/ to Senate
3/5/2026HouseHouse/ concurs with Senate amendment
3/5/2026HouseHouse/ placed on Concurrence Calendar
3/4/2026HouseHouse/ received from Senate
3/4/2026HouseSenate/ to House with amendments
3/4/2026SenateSenate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
3/4/2026SenateSenate/ 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension
3/4/2026SenateSenate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar
3/3/2026SenateSenate/ comm rpt/ substituted
3/3/2026SenateSenate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
3/2/2026Senate Comm - Substitute Recommendation
3/2/2026Senate/ to standing committee
2/26/2026SenateSenate/ 1st reading (Introduced)
2/25/2026Senate
Bill Text
Enrolled
3/11/2026
Substitute #2
2/25/2026
Substitute #1
2/16/2026
Introduced
1/27/2026
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