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MO HB921
Bill
Status
2/11/2015
Primary Sponsor
Eric Burlison
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AI Summary
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Department of Elementary and Secondary Education must employ a dyslexia specialist by July 1, 2016, with minimum 3 years field experience in screening, identifying, and treating dyslexia
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Professional development programs for teachers on dyslexia indicators, teaching methods, and classroom accommodations must be available to school districts by the 2016-17 school year
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Creates an 18-member Legislative Task Force on Dyslexia including legislators, educators, specialists, and citizens affected by dyslexia, with appointments due by September 1, 2015
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Task force must meet quarterly and deliver recommendations within 12 months on statewide identification, intervention, and support systems for students with dyslexia
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Task force automatically sunsets on August 31, 2017, unless reauthorized by the general assembly
Legislative Description
Creates the "Legislative Task Force on Dyslexia" and requires the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to employ a dyslexia specialist and develop professional development programs for school staff
Last Action
HCS Reported Do Pass (H)
4/7/2015