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NC H947

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Patricia Cotham

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Mandates dyslexia training for teachers in screened grade levels and adds dyslexia identification/intervention instruction requirements to educator preparation programs and continuing licensure credits

  • Requires all middle school literacy instruction to align with the Science of Reading

  • Transfers the NC Pre-K program from the Department of Health and Human Services to the Department of Public Instruction effective July 1, 2025

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Education - K-124/14/2025

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