OH HB96

Amends section 3323.01 of the Revised Code to specify dyslexia as a specific learning disability included in the definition of "child with a disability."

Establishes a three-year pilot project requiring the superintendent of public instruction to select three school districts (one urban, one suburban, one rural) to screen children six years old or younger for dyslexia risk factors including low phonemic awareness.

Requires participating districts to implement reading intervention programs staffed by teachers trained in multisensory structured language programs and to evaluate program effectiveness through approved assessments.

Mandates participating districts notify parents when dyslexia is suspected, obtain written parental consent for intervention services, and provide information about the learning disability and recommended treatments.

Requires the state superintendent to submit a report to the General Assembly by December 31 of the third school year with evaluation results and legislative recommendations regarding continuation or expansion of the pilot project.