New Jersey 2010-2011 AB 811 Dyslexia Awareness Instruction

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Provides for instruction in dyslexia awareness and methods of teaching students with dyslexia for candidates for teaching certificates and current teachers and paraprofessionals.
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New Mexico – 2009 – SB93 – Neuroscience-driven pilot program

Language center of brainRelating to public education; providing for an intensive neuroscience-driven language development and reading proficiency intervention pilot research program; making an appropriation.

US – 2009-2010 – HR4037 – LEARN Act (Literacy Education for All)

image from US Dept. of EducationLiteracy Education for All, Results for the Nation Act or the LEARN Act – Authorizes the Secretary of Education to award grants to states for comprehensive planning to improve the literacy of children from birth through grade 12.
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US – 2009-2010 – S2740 – LEARN Act (Literacy Education for All)

children in a classroomLiteracy Education for All, Results for the Nation Act (LEARN Act) – Authorizes the Secretary of Education to award grants to states for comprehensive planning to improve the literacy of children from birth through grade 12.
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Iowa 2009-2010 HF 129 – Grade promotion and proficiency

An Act relating to requirements for the promotion of student from kindergarten through grade twelve based on grade-level proficiency in reading and mathematics.retention1001
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Illinois 2009-2010 HR606 – Willard Wigin

Micro-art by William Wigan

Congratulates dyslexic artist Willard Wigan on the occasion of the upcoming exhibition of his micro art works at the Nicole Gallery in Chicago.

US 2009-2010 HR 2740 – IDEA Fairness Restoration Act

Expert TestimonyTo amend the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to permit a prevailing party in an action or proceeding brought to enforce the Act to be awarded expert witness fees and certain other expenses.
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New Jersey 2008-2009 AB 880 / SB 2400 – New Jersey Reading Disabilities Task Force

identificationEstablishes New Jersey Reading Disabilities Task Force, providing:

1. The Legislature finds and declares that:

a. Approximately 85% of all children who receive special education services have basic deficits in language and reading; and
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Kansas 2009-2010 HB 2199 – Early identification and intervention

earlyidRequires screening of children in grades K-2 for dyslexia and other reading disabilities. Requires schools to accept a diagnosis of dyslexia by a psychologist or medical doctor. Requires the school district to implement a reading instruction program commensurate with the student’s reading deficiencies, whether or not the student has an individualized education plan.