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IN SB0304
Bill
AI Summary
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Defines "dyslexia" as a neurological specific learning disability characterized by difficulties with accurate or fluent word recognition, poor spelling and decoding abilities, and problems stemming from phonological language deficits.
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Requires individuals seeking initial practitioner licensure as elementary school teachers to demonstrate proficiency in recognizing specific learning disabilities related to reading, including dyslexia, on a written examination or through other department-approved procedures.
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Adds dyslexia recognition requirements to existing elementary teacher licensure standards that already include comprehensive scientifically based reading instruction skills such as phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.
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Exempts individuals who held an Indiana limited, reciprocal, or standard teaching license on or before June 30, 1985, from the new proficiency requirements.
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Takes effect July 1, 2015.
Legislative Description
Dyslexia. Defines "dyslexia" for purposes of teacher licensing. Requires an individual who seeks to receive an initial practitioner's license as an elementary school teacher to demonstrate proficiency in the recognition of specific learning disabilities related to reading, including dyslexia.
Last Action
Senator Stoops added as coauthor
1/26/2015