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HI SB2510
Bill
Status
1/19/2024
Primary Sponsor
Donovan Cruz
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AI Summary
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Requires all public schools to conduct universal screening using department-approved tools for students in kindergarten through third grade by the 2026-2027 school year to identify those at risk of dyslexia and other learning disabilities.
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Defines "dyslexia" as a neurological learning disability characterized by difficulties with word recognition, spelling, and decoding abilities resulting from phonological deficits.
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Mandates screening tools address phonological awareness, phonemic awareness, sound symbol recognition, alphabet knowledge, decoding skills, encoding skills, and rapid naming.
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Requires schools to obtain parental informed consent, provide parents the option to decline screening, report results within 30 school days, and provide information about dyslexia to identified students' families.
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Establishes a process for schools to evaluate and monitor student progress following identification of dyslexia characteristics.
Legislative Description
Relating To Education.
Department of Education
Last Action
Referred to EDU/HHS, WAM.
1/24/2024