An Act Concerning Dyslexia. To require any person applying for a remedial reading, remedial language arts or reading consultant endorsement to have completed a course that includes instruction on dyslexia.
teacher training
Tennessee - 2013-2014 - HB 1735 / SB 2002 - Dyslexia is Real
Defines “dyslexia” as a specific learning disability that is neurological in origin and is characterized by difficulties with accurate or fluent word recognition and by poor spelling and decoding abilities. Requires regular teacher in-service training to formally address dyslexia and similar reading disorders and provide effective instruction for students with dyslexia using appropriate scientific research and brain-based multisensory intervention methods and strategies.
Illinois - 2013-2014 - HB3700 - Dyslexia Screening and Intervention
Requires the State Board of Education to distribute to each school board information on screening instruments available to identify students who exhibit potential indicators of dyslexia and other reading disabilities.
New Jersey – 2012-2013 – A3606/S2441 – Professional Development
Requires Department of Education to provide professional development opportunities related to reading disabilities; mandates certain school district personnel annually compete two hours of professional development related to reading disabilities.
Mississippi - 2013 - HB 672 - Dyslexia Therapy Scholarship
Increases the maximum number of Master’s candidate students eligible for a scholarship under the Dyslexia Education Scholarship Program from 10 to 20.
Arkansas - 2013 - SB 33 - Children with Dyslexia
To ensure that children with dyslexia have their needs met by the public school system. Defines dyslexia and relate disorder; requires screening and intervention.
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.
Kentucky 2010 HB109 Early Education Assessment and Intervention
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 158 to define “aphasia,” dyscalculia,” “dysgraphia,” “dyslexia,” “phonemic awareness,” and “scientifically based research”; require the Kentucky Board of Education to promulgate administrative regulations to implement district-wide use of K-3 response-to-intervention system in reading by August 1, 2011, in mathematics by August 1, 2012, and behavior by August 1, 2013;