HI HB1891

Mandates all Hawaii public schools administer dyslexia-sensitive linguistically appropriate universal screening for students in kindergarten through third grade and all new students entering the state's public schools, beginning with the 2028-2029 school year.

Requires screenings to assess phonological and phonemic awareness, sound-symbol recognition, alphabet knowledge, decoding skills, rapid naming skills, encoding skills, oral reading accuracy and fluency, and oral language.

Directs schools to implement evidence-based interventions for students identified with dyslexia or flagged as struggling readers through the Hawaii multi-tiered system of supports framework.

Requires the Department of Education to provide professional development for staff on structured literacy instruction and collaborate with higher education institutions to ensure pre-service teacher training includes structured literacy instruction.

Appropriates an unspecified amount from general revenues for fiscal year 2026-2027 for the dyslexia screening program, with an effective date of July 1, 3000 (placeholder date).