Changes to Existing Law
HB1181 — Require a school district to provide dyslexia screening.
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§ 13-37
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NEW SECTION added to Chapter 13-37
Each school district shall provide dyslexia screening to each student who exhibits potential indicators of or risk factors for dyslexia. If a screening indicates that the student has characteristics of dyslexia, the school district must provide age-appropriate, evidence- based intervention strategies to the student. The South Dakota Board of Education Standards shall promulgate rules, pursuant to chapter 1-26, establishing program guidelines for dyslexia to assist teachers, administrators, and parents in: (1) Identifying and assessing students with dyslexia; (2) Identifying age-appropriate, evidence-based educational services that may be provided to a student with dyslexia; and (3) Identifying potential indicators of or risk factors for dyslexia. 14