MS HB900

Requires the State Board of Education to ensure diagnostic screeners are available to test all compulsory-school-age children in public schools for Irlen Syndrome, a visual processing condition causing distortions when reading

Teachers who recognize Irlen Syndrome symptoms in students must recommend testing to parents or guardians, with screening conducted by State Department of Education-approved screeners after obtaining written parental consent

School districts must provide reasonable accommodations for diagnosed students in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990

Screeners who identify potential Irlen Syndrome must advise parents on corrective measures, including colored transparent overlays or tinted lens glasses from recognized assessors or optometrists

Teachers must provide written materials in accessible formats for diagnosed students, including minimum size 11 sans serif fonts, double line spacing, wide margins, off-white paper, and avoidance of background graphics