This bill requires reading assessments and screening for learning difficulties in public schools. This Bill defines terms; requires the State Board of Education to develop a list of indicators that indicate whether a student may be at risk for a reading difficulty or dyslexia;
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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.
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.
West Virginia - 2013 - SB 111 - Dyslexia Screening & Intervention
A BILL to amend the Code of West Virginia by adding a new section defining “dyslexia”; establishing a dyslexia screening and intervention pilot project; and establishing a dyslexia teacher training pilot program.
New York - 2011-2012 - A09940 - Dyslexia Teacher Certification
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.
West Virginia - 2012 - SB662 - Dyslexia Screening and Intervention
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.
Maryland - 2012 - HB1252 - Dyslexia Testing and Services
Establishes a pilot program for testing for dyslexia and related learning disorders. Requires county boards to provide specified services to students with dyslexia.
