H149 - Students W/ Dyslexia and Dyscalculia. (SL 2017-127)

Overview: S.L. 2017-127 requires the State Board of Education (SBE) to: (1) define dyslexia as a part of its policies for specific learning disabilities; (2) ensure ongoing professional development opportunities for school personnel on the identification of and intervention for specific learning disabilities; and (3) provide information for parents and others on support for children with dyslexia.

The act also requires local boards of education to review diagnostic tools and screening instruments for specific learning disabilities and determine if additional diagnostic and screening tools are needed.

The act became effective July 20, 2017.