MN SF3784

Requires all board-approved teacher preparation programs for elementary education, early childhood education, special education, and reading intervention to include instruction on dyslexia as defined in Minnesota statute section 125A.01, subdivision 2.

Dyslexia instruction must address the nature and symptoms of dyslexia, available resources for affected students, evidence-based instructional strategies including structured literacy approach, best practices for assisting students and parents, and outcomes of intervention and lack of intervention.

Allows teacher preparation programs to consult with the Department of Education, including the dyslexia specialist under section 120B.122, to develop dyslexia instruction.

Maintains existing requirements that all teacher preparation programs include research-based best practices in reading and instruction on comprehensive, scientifically-based reading instruction programs.

Preserves school districts' authority to select their own reading programs and curricula.