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NC H947
Bill
Status
4/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
Patricia Cotham
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AI Summary
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Requires dyslexia screening for all students in grades K-3, 6, and 9, with comprehensive assessments and Science of Reading-based interventions through IEPs for students identified with dyslexia
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Mandates dyslexia training for teachers in screened grade levels and adds dyslexia identification/intervention instruction requirements to educator preparation programs and continuing licensure credits
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Requires all middle school literacy instruction to align with the Science of Reading
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Transfers the NC Pre-K program from the Department of Health and Human Services to the Department of Public Instruction effective July 1, 2025
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Expands NC Pre-K requirements to include dyslexia screening and Science of Reading-aligned training for Pre-K educators, with assessment results shared with kindergarten teachers
Legislative Description
Every Child Reads
Boards
Last Action
Ref to the Com on Education - K-12, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
4/14/2025