Dyslegia: A Legislative Information Site

An act to amend the education law, in relation to the certification or training of teachers, administrators and instructors in the area of dyslexia and related disorders. 
…continue reading New York – 2011-2012 – A09940 – Dyslexia Teacher Certification

Establishes pilot projects for dyslexia screening and intervention and teacher training. Each project will be implemented in three school districts selected by the state superintendent of education. 
…continue reading West Virginia – 2012 – SB662 – Dyslexia Screening and Intervention

Establishes a pilot program for testing for dyslexia and related learning disorders. Requires county boards to provide specified services to students with dyslexia. 
…continue reading Maryland – 2012 – HB1252 – Dyslexia Testing and Services

This act would enact the Rhode Island dyslexia act to establish policies and treatment for students with dyslexia in Rhode Island schools.  Provides that local education agencies must consider symptoms and diagnosis of dyslexia in developing literacy intervention plans and individual education plans.
…continue reading Rhode Island – 2012 – H7541 – Dyslexia Diagnosis and Treatment

Schools; providing for the establishment of a dyslexia training pilot program through the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education; effective date; emergency.
…continue reading Oklahoma – 2012 – HB3073 – Dyslexia Training Pilot Program

Amends the School Code. Requires the State Board of Education to establish a pilot project to provide early screening and intervention services for children with risk factors for dyslexia, subject to appropriation. Requires the State Superintendent of Education to select 3 school districts to participate in the pilot project.
…continue reading Illinois – 2011-2012 – HB4084 – Dyslexia Pilot Project

Provides that a student with learning disabilities who fails to satisfy the requirements of the competency determination may nonetheless receive a  high school diploma if specified requirements are met. 
…continue reading Massachusetts – 2011-2012 – HB 1944/3932 – High School Graduation

An act to ensure that children with dyslexia have their needs met by the public school system; and for other purposes.  Requires that all public school children in grades K-2 be screened for dyslexia; and that school districts implement strategies for treating dyslexia and related disorders.
…continue reading Arkansas – 2011 – SB 749 – Children with Dyslexia

Relating to testing accommodations for a person with dyslexia taking a licensing examination administered by a state agency.

Relating to the education of public school students with dyslexia, the education and training of educators who teach students with dyslexia, and the assessment of students with dyslexia attending an institution of higher education.
…continue reading Texas -2011 – HB 1672 – Public School Students with Dyslexia