CT Department of Education testifies to lack of capacity, expertise on dyslexia Grassroots movement aimed at raising dyslexia awareness and informing policy makers on best practices. Days before her new appointment, Interim Educational Deputy Commissioner Charlene Russel-Tucker filed testimony opposing bipartisan legislation House Bill 6517, An Act Implementing the Recommendations of the Task Force to Analyze the Implementation of Laws Governing Dyslexia Instruction and Training, citing lack of capacity, expertise, and funding. In June, 2019, a Dyslexia Task Force was appointed by the Connecticut General Assembly, pursuant to Special Act No 19-8, to assess, analyze, and make recommendations on issues relating to the implementation of laws governing dyslexia training and instruction in the state. On December 17, 2020 the Report of Findings and Recommendations by the Task Force to Analyze the Implementation of Laws Governing Dyslexia Instruction and Training indicated multiple deficits.