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HI SB2510

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/19/2024

Primary Sponsor

Donovan Cruz

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Origin

Senate

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • Defines "dyslexia" as a neurological learning disability characterized by difficulties with word recognition, spelling, and decoding abilities resulting from phonological deficits.

  • Mandates screening tools address phonological awareness, phonemic awareness, sound symbol recognition, alphabet knowledge, decoding skills, encoding skills, and rapid naming.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Education1/24/2024

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