To ensure that children with dyslexia have their needs met by the public school system. Defines dyslexia and relate disorder; requires screening and intervention.
Month: February 2013
Hawaii – 2013-2014 – HB 675 – Dyslexia Awareness and Standards
Promotes awareness of the definition and characteristics of dyslexia and other similar learning disorders. Requires DOE to provide professional development to teachers relating to students with dyslexia. Requires the Hawaii teachers standards board to establish licensure standards for reading specialists.
New Jersey – 2012-2013 – S2439 / A3608 – Definition of Dyslexia
Kansas – 2013-2014 – SB 44 – Dyslexia Identification and Services
AN ACT concerning school districts; relating to the identification and instruction of pupils with dyslexia. The bill requires Kansas schools to accept the diagnosis of dyslexia from any licensed psychologist, physician or psychiatrist, and to provide services for all children with a dyslexia diagnosis.