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This bill amends the School Code to require immediate written notification to parents or legal guardians of students in grades 1-3 who are identified as having a substantial reading deficiency or showing characteristics of dyslexia. The notification must include four key pieces of information: (1) confirmation of the reading deficiency, (2) a description of current services being provided to the student, (3) details about proposed supplemental instructional services and supports designed to address the reading deficiency, and (4) strategies for parents to help their child improve reading proficiency. The identification can be based on various sources including screening data, diagnostic assessments, statewide test results, or teacher observations. The bill specifically references the definition of dyslexia found in Section 2-3.16 of the existing School Code and ensures that parents are promptly informed and equipped to support their child's reading development. Additionally, the bill includes a provision in the State Mandates Act indicating that the state will not provide reimbursement for implementing these new notification requirements.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1915&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104