All Roll Calls
Yes: 162 • No: 1
UtahS.B. 812026 General SessionSenateWALLET
Dyslexia Testing Amendments
Sponsored By: Jen Plumb (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
EducationK-12 EducationHealth and Human ServicesHealth CareMental HealthHealth Care ProfessionalsMental Health ProfessionalsStudent Assessment
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Bill Overview
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4 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
Dyslexia eligibility limits and educator protections
Beginning May 6, 2026, a student with dyslexia gets special education only if the student meets federal IDEA rules. A screening recommendation is not a diagnosis; a diagnosis must come from a full evaluation by a qualified professional. Schools may not punish an educator just for recommending a dyslexia screening when done under IDEA or Section 504.
Early reading checks and support for kids
Beginning May 6, 2026, the State Board approves one statewide reading benchmark for grades 1–6. Schools must test students in grades 1–3 at the start, middle, and end of the year and tell parents the results. If a screening or a qualifying dyslexia assessment shows risk, the school must give diagnostic tests. Schools must provide data‑driven, individualized reading help or tutoring and check progress often. Schools must tell parents activities to do at home and share options outside the school day, like tutoring, before/after school, or summer programs. Parents may submit qualifying dyslexia assessment results for the school to consider.
Statewide reading test and materials rules
Starting May 6, 2026, the State Board hires tech providers for a statewide K–6 reading benchmark; if money is short, K–3 comes first. Schools must use evidence‑informed materials for core reading and evidence‑based materials for interventions. Reading software does not have to show the specific effect size named in law to be used as instructional material.
New rules for mental health supervision
Starting May 6, 2026, clinical supervisors must be licensed, certified as supervisors, and complete at least eight hours of supervision training or a graduate course, plus continuing education. They must supervise only as many people as they can properly oversee and provide instruction, oversight, observation, evaluation, feedback, and regular contact. Supervisors had to be qualified and acting by April 30, 2024, and must meet the new requirements by January 1, 2027. The law also defines direct client care, direct clinical supervision, direct observation, and group supervision. It updates psychology terms, lists who is a mental health therapist, and allows remote care using real‑time audio or video.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Jen Plumb
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
Ariel Defay
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 2/27/2026
Senate/ concurs with House amendment
Yes: 21 • No: 0
House vote • 2/26/2026
House/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 63 • No: 1
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
Senate vote • 2/10/2026
Senate/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 24 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/9/2026
Senate/ passed 2nd reading
Yes: 26 • No: 0
House vote • 1/26/2026
Senate Comm - Substitute Recommendation
Yes: 3 • No: 0
House vote • 1/26/2026
Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 3 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Governor Signed
3/19/2026Senate/ to Governor
3/11/2026SenateSenate/ received enrolled bill from Printing
3/11/2026SenateSenate/ enrolled bill to Printing
3/4/2026SenateEnrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
3/4/2026Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared
3/3/2026Bill Received from Senate for Enrolling
3/3/2026Senate/ signed by President/ sent for enrolling
2/27/2026SenateSenate/ received from House
2/27/2026SenateHouse/ to Senate
2/27/2026HouseHouse/ signed by Speaker/ returned to Senate
2/27/2026HouseHouse/ received from Senate
2/27/2026HouseSenate/ to House
2/27/2026SenateSenate/ concurs with House amendment
2/27/2026SenateSenate/ placed on Concurrence Calendar
2/26/2026SenateSenate/ received from House
2/26/2026SenateHouse/ to Senate
2/26/2026HouseHouse/ passed 3rd reading
2/26/2026HouseHouse/ 3rd reading
2/26/2026HouseHouse/ 2nd reading
2/20/2026HouseHouse/ Rules to 3rd Reading Calendar
2/20/2026HouseHouse/ return to Rules due to fiscal impact
2/17/2026HouseHouse/ comm rpt/ substituted
2/17/2026HouseHouse Comm - Favorable Recommendation
2/17/2026House Comm - Substitute Recommendation
2/17/2026
Bill Text
Enrolled
3/4/2026
Substitute #3
2/16/2026
Substitute #2
1/26/2026
Substitute #1
1/24/2026
Introduced
1/6/2026
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