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SB00024 • 2026

AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR THE OFFICE OF DYSLEXIA AND READING DISABILITIES.

AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR THE OFFICE OF DYSLEXIA AND READING DISABILITIES.

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Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Sen. Jeff Gordon, 35th Dist.
Last action
2026-02-04
Official status
Referred to Joint Committee on Appropriations
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official text shows the bill was referred to the Committee on Appropriations, meaning it has not yet been enacted into law despite passing both chambers in some contexts; the status label 'Passed Legislature' conflicts with the last action date and committee referral.

Funding for the Office of Dyslexia and Reading Disabilities

This bill proposes setting aside money from the state's General Fund to pay for the daily work costs of the Office of Dyslexia and Reading Disabilities.

What This Bill Does

  • Proposes appropriating a specific dollar amount, which is currently blank in the text, to the Department of Education.
  • Directs funds from the state General Fund to cover operational expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The Department of Education
  • The Office of Dyslexia and Reading Disabilities

Terms To Know

Appropriated
Money officially set aside by the government for a specific purpose.
General Fund
The main account where state tax money is kept before it is spent on programs.
Fiscal Year
A 12-month period used for budgeting, which here ends on June 30, 2027.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The exact dollar amount to be spent is not listed in the provided text.
  • The bill has been referred to a committee and does not show if it became law yet.
  • No specific details are given about how the money will be used beyond general operational costs.

Bill History

  1. 2026-02-04 Connecticut General Assembly

    Referred to Joint Committee on Appropriations

Official Summary Text

To provide an operating budget for the Office of Dyslexia and Reading Disabilities.

Current Bill Text

Read the full stored bill text 
LCO No. 116 1 of 1

General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 24
February Session, 2026 LCO No. 116

Referred to Committee on APPROPRIATIONS

Introduced by:
SEN. GORDON, 35th Dist.

AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR THE OFFICE OF DYSLEXIA
AND READING DISABILITIES.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General
Assembly convened:

That the sum of ____ dollars be appropriated to the Department of 1
Education, from the General Fund, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2
2027, for the Office of Dyslexia and Reading Disabilities operational 3
costs. 4
Statement of Purpose:
To provide an operating budget for the Office of Dyslexia and Reading
Disabilities.