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Introduced
04/19/2018
04/19/2018
In Committee
07/16/2018
07/16/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislationfor legislation relative to dyslexia,- reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2443).
AI Summary
This bill aims to address the needs of students with dyslexia, a neurological learning disability that affects reading and writing. It directs the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to issue guidelines for school districts to develop screening procedures for potential indicators of dyslexia. The bill also amends an existing law to add a representative from a dyslexia advocacy organization to a panel that oversees the development of student assessments and the identification of neurological learning disabilities, including dyslexia. Additionally, the bill requires the panel to include action steps to implement research-based recommendations for student screening and teacher preparation methods related to reading disabilities like dyslexia.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Last Action
New draft substituted, see S2607 (on 07/18/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S2443 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S2443.pdf |
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