OH HB572

Adds dyslexia explicitly as a recognized specific learning disability in Ohio's definition of "child with a disability" eligible for special education services.

Establishes a three-year pilot project operated by the superintendent of public instruction in partnership with school districts and regional libraries to screen children age six and younger for dyslexia and provide early intervention services.

Requires one pilot partnership each in urban, suburban, and rural settings to demonstrate effectiveness of early reading assistance programs and evaluate potential cost savings in special education.

Mandates participating partnerships report data to the state superintendent and provide parents of affected children with information about dyslexia, multisensory treatment options, and available services.

Requires the superintendent to submit a report to the general assembly by December 31 of the pilot project's third year with evaluation results and recommendations on continuing, expanding, or modifying the program.