US 2009-2010 HR 60 – Identification and treatment

identificationTo require the Secretary of Education to conduct a study and submit to Congress a report on methods for identifying and treating children with dyslexia in kindergarten through third grade.

    (a) Study- The Secretary of Education, in consultation with the National Academy of Sciences, shall conduct a study on methods for identifying and treating children with dyslexia in kindergarten through third grade. In carrying out the study, the Secretary shall consider–
    (1) whether there is a biological basis for dyslexia;
    (2) whether dyslexia is caused by–
    (A) a brain-based phonological deficit that prevents an individual from breaking down written words into component sounds;
    (B) post-natal experience, including inadequate instruction; or
    (C) a combination thereof; and
    (3) the cost of implementing a program on a nationwide basis to identify and treat children with dyslexia in kindergarten through third grade.
  • Links: <a href="http://www.statescape.com/SSBillText/US20092010/US_20092010_HR_000060_Current_0289.htm">Bill Text</a>
  • Position: DDAI Supports this Bill
  • History: ** 3/16/2009 Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education. ** 1/6/2009 Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. **
  • Status: In Committee, <a href="http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d111:HR60:">Track Bill on Thomas</a>
  • Sponsor: <a href="http://www.statescape.com/LegislatorInfo/Legislator.asp?LName=Jackson%2Dlee&State=United+States">Jackson-Lee</a>