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TN HB1124

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/5/2025

Primary Sponsor

Andrew Farmer

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires dyslexia screening for every student in Tennessee public schools

  • Mandates use of the Orton-Gillingham method for teaching students with dyslexia in grades K-5

  • Replaces current requirement for "scientific research and brain-based multisensory intervention methods" with the specific Orton-Gillingham method requirement

  • Takes effect immediately for teacher training purposes; full implementation begins in the 2025-2026 school year

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to dyslexia.

Education

Last Action

Assigned to s/c Education Administration Subcommittee

2/12/2025

Committee Referrals

Education2/12/2025

Full Bill Text

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