Liberal bill on universal student screening for learning disabilities endorsed by NDP

Manitoba's NDP government has agreed to support a Liberal bill on universal screening for learning disabilities in early grades.

The government announced in the spring that it intended to have young students screened for literacy skills by 2026.

Liberal legislature member Cindy Lamoureux wanted the change enshrined in law, along with provisions to ensure parents are notified of the results.

Lamoureux put forward a bill that has now passed final reading in the legislature with the support of all parties.

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Education Minister Tracy Schmidt says she will work with school divisions and other groups to determine what specific screening tools will be used.

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