86R13994 JON-D
By: Meza H.B. No. 2540
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to a report on the prevalence of dyslexia and illiteracy
among incarcerated persons.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Subchapter A, Chapter 501, Government Code, is
amended by adding Section 501.0052 to read as follows:
Sec. 501.0052. REPORT ON INCIDENCE OF DYSLEXIA AND
ILLITERACY AMONG INCARCERATED PERSONS. (a) Not later than
September 1, 2020, the department shall identify each dyslexic
inmate housed in facilities operated by the division.
(b) Not later than December 1, 2020, the department shall
use the information obtained under Subsection (a) and Section
501.005(c) to prepare a written report providing statistical
information regarding the incidence of dyslexia and functional
illiteracy among incarcerated persons in this state. The report
must include the findings and legislative recommendations of the
department.
(c) The department shall submit the report to the governor,
lieutenant governor, speaker of the house of representatives, and
chair of each legislative standing committee having jurisdiction
over corrections.
(d) This section expires September 1, 2021.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2019.