TX HB5002

Requires the Texas Juvenile Justice Department and Texas Education Agency to conduct a five-year study on dyslexia identification among children committed to juvenile facilities, including assessing current screening procedures, collecting demographic data, and identifying barriers to diagnosis and intervention

Mandates development of innovative screening techniques including telehealth assessments by licensed providers or educational diagnosticians, consultations with dyslexia experts from universities or nonprofits, and advanced screening tools

Establishes a pilot program at a minimum of two juvenile facilities by September 1, 2026, to implement improved dyslexia screening techniques and provide targeted interventions for identified children

Requires the department to submit annual reports to the governor, lieutenant governor, speaker of the house, and relevant legislative committees detailing dyslexia identification rates, screening methods used, and intervention effectiveness

Authorizes the department to apply for grants, receive legislative appropriations, or partner with universities, medical institutions, or nonprofits to fund the study and pilot program; the act expires January 1, 2031