Texas 2009 HB 461 – Regulation of dyslexia practitioners

  • History: 6/19/2009 E Signed by the Governor ** 05/31/2009 H Reported enrolled ** 05/31/2009 H Signed in the House ** 05/29/2009 H House concurs in Senate amendment(s) ** 05/29/2009 H Text of Senate Amendment(s) ** 05/29/2009 H Record vote RV#1463
  • Position: DDAI opposed this legislation; see DDAI Position statement on HR 461(PDF) This bill will limit options available to parents by providing licensing to providers of only a single method, and by preventing licensed practitioners of that method from offering services directly to the public
  • Links: texas.dyslexiahelp.net legislative action site, Final Bill as Passed • House Research Organization Bill Analysis (PDF)
  • Status: Enacted & Signed by Governor

texasRelating to the regulation of dyslexia practitioners and therapists; providing penalties.

Establishes 2-tier voluntary licensing system, requiring specific training and examination in multi-sensory structured language education. Requires Department of  Health to issue regulations and enforce licensing scheme, with potential civil penalties for violation.  Public schools are not required to hire licensed practitioners, but “practitioners” are allowed to practice only in a school or clinic setting; only “therapists” may offers services in a private setting.

Also establishes an interim committee to study and recommend legislation to increaseawareness of early detection and treatment of dyslexia and related disorders.

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