Dyslexia Laws.pdf

As of March 2018, 42 states have dyslexia-specific laws, with 33 legislative bills introduced between January and March 2018. These laws focus on:

1. Dyslexia Awareness: States are advocating for a precise definition of dyslexia, with 10 states having a dyslexia handbook and one state having a resource guide.
2. Pilot Programs for Screening and Intervention: 18 states have implemented universal screening for dyslexia, with some states emphasizing progress monitoring and interventions.
3. Teacher Training: States are providing training for teachers to identify and help students with dyslexia.
4. Provision of Interventions and Accommodations: States are providing evidence-based interventions and accommodations for students with dyslexia.
5. Rights of Individuals with Dyslexia: Laws are focusing on the overall rights of individuals with dyslexia, including the use of the term "dyslexia" in education plans.

Key Statistics:

42 states have dyslexia-specific laws
18 states have implemented universal screening for dyslexia
10 states have a dyslexia handbook
1 state has a resource guide
33 legislative bills related to dyslexia were introduced between January and March 2018

Notable Examples:

Massachusetts House Bill 330 (2017) defines dyslexia as a "Neurological Learning Disability"
Oregon's Senate Bill 1003 (2017) requires universal screening for dyslexia in kindergarten and first grade
Texas has licensed dyslexia therapists and specific programs for students with dyslexia
* Arkansas Dyslexia Resource Guide (2016) provides a clear path for screening and intervention.