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MN HF3692

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/12/2018

Primary Sponsor

Randy Jessup

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Origin

House of Representatives

90th Legislature 2017-2018

AI Summary

  • School districts must screen all students for dyslexia between the beginning of kindergarten and the beginning of grade 2.

  • School districts must screen any student in grade 2 or higher who is identified as exhibiting characteristics associated with dyslexia.

  • Districts must use screening tools recommended by the department's dyslexia and literacy specialist.

  • Districts must annually report to the commissioner by July 1 a summary of screening and identification efforts for dyslexia and convergence insufficiency disorder.

  • Students identified with dyslexia must be provided alternate instruction under section 125A.56, subdivision 1, with the law effective July 1, 2019.

Legislative Description

Dyslexia screening required.

Last Action

Authors added Pierson, Smith, and Rosenthal.

4/12/2018

Committee Referrals

Education Finance3/19/2018
Education Innovation Policy3/12/2018

Full Bill Text

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