HB1124 Summary

• Requires school districts to screen students in kindergarten through 2nd grade for dyslexia risk factors using a State Board-approved universal screener beginning in the 2023-2024 school year.

• Mandates the State Board of Education to employ at least 5 dyslexia specialists or therapists with minimum 5 years of field experience by January 1, 2024 to provide technical assistance and training to school districts.

• Requires students identified as at-risk for dyslexia to receive a follow-up dyslexia screening, and if characteristics are confirmed, must receive intervention services using a structured literacy approach with specific instructional components.

• Updates the State Board's dyslexia handbook to include guidelines on administering and interpreting universal screeners and dyslexia screenings, along with appropriate multi-tiered system of support interventions.

• Requires school districts to report annually to the State Board on screening results, number of identified students, and dyslexia intervention services provided, with data published on the State Board's website.