CA SB1174

State Board of Education must identify at least one state-approved assessment or series of assessments by June 30, 2021 to screen pupils for dyslexia risk, including tools measuring phonological awareness, sound symbol recognition, alphabet knowledge, and decoding skills.

Beginning in the 2021–22 school year and annually thereafter, local educational agencies (school districts, county offices of education, and charter schools) must screen all pupils in kindergarten through grade 2 for dyslexia using the state-approved assessment, unless parents or guardians object in writing.

Screening results must be provided to parents or guardians in a timely manner and include information about dyslexia program guidelines available on the Department of Education's website.

Pupils assessed as dyslexic who meet eligibility criteria under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act are entitled to special education and related services; those who do not qualify receive instruction in regular education programs.

If the Commission on State Mandates determines the bill imposes costs on local agencies, reimbursement shall be made pursuant to existing state mandate reimbursement procedures.