Lincoln mother continues fight for Nebraska literacy, dyslexia awareness

By: Zach Wendling

Outlets: Nebraska Examiner

Published: April 8, 2026

Words: 2,486

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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LINCOLN — As the Nebraska Legislature considers whether to mandate increased support for struggling young readers, a Lincoln mother urges officials to act as she continues a years-long push for literacy and dyslexia awareness.

Heather Schmidt of Lincoln said she is “cautiously optimistic” about the newest amendment to Legislative Bill 1050. If passed, the State Board of Education would craft a model policy around reading interventions, dyslexia screening and standards on when to …

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