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2017 SESSION
HB 2395 Public Schools; dyslexia advisor.
Introduced by: Benjamin L. Cline | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles | history
SUMMARY AS PASSED:
Public schools; dyslexia advisor. Requires one reading specialist employed by each local school board that employs a reading specialist to have training in the identification of and the appropriate interventions, accommodations, and teaching techniques for students with dyslexia or a related disorder and to have an understanding of the definition of dyslexia and a working knowledge of several topics relating to dyslexia. This bill is identical to SB 1516.
SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:
Public schools; dyslexia advisor. Requires one reading specialist in any school division in which the local school board employs such a specialist to have training in the identification of and the appropriate interventions, accommodations, and teaching techniques for students with dyslexia or a related disorder and to serve as an advisor on dyslexia and related disorders.
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Public schools; dyslexia advisor. Requires one reading specialist employed by each local school board to have training in the identification of and the appropriate interventions, accommodations, and teaching techniques for students with dyslexia or a related disorder and to serve as an advisor on dyslexia and related disorders.