Arkansas § 6-41-604 Level II dyslexia screening and services - Parental notification

Arkansas Statutes

§ 6-41-604 — Level II dyslexia screening and services - Parental notification

(a)If a student's performance on an initial screener, level I screening, or level II dyslexia screening under § 6-41-603 indicates a need for dyslexia intervention services, the student's parent or legal guardian shall be:

(1)Notified of the results of the dyslexia evaluation; and (2) Provided with information and resource material, including without limitation:

(A)The characteristics of dyslexia;

(B)Appropriate classroom interventions and accommodations for students with dyslexia; and (C) The right of the parent or legal guardian to have the student receive an independent comprehensive dyslexia evaluation by a:

(i)Licensed psychological examiner;

(ii)School psychology specialist;

(iii)Licensed speech-language pathologist;

(iv)Certified dyslexia testing specialist; or (v) Dyslexia

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(a) If a student's performance on an initial screener, level I screening, or level II dyslexia screening under § 6-41-603 indicates a need for dyslexia intervention services, the student's parent or legal guardian shall be: (1) Notified of the results of the dyslexia evaluation; and (2) Provided with information and resource material, including without limitation: (A) The characteristics of dyslexia; (B) Appropriate classroom interventions and accommodations for students with dyslexia; and (C) The right of the parent or legal guardian to have the student receive an independent comprehensive dyslexia evaluation by a: (i) Licensed psychological examiner; (ii) School psychology specialist; (iii) Licensed speech-language pathologist; (iv) Certified dyslexia testing specialist; or (v) Dyslexia therapist. (b) (1) If a parent or legal guardian chooses to have an independent comprehensive dyslexia evaluation for the student, the parent or legal guardian shall: (A) Select an individual qualified under subdivision (a)(2)(C) of this section to perform the comprehensive dyslexia evaluation; and (B) Cover the cost of the comprehensive dyslexia evaluation. (2) A school district shall consider the diagnosis and provide the student with interventions determined to be appropriate by the school district from a dyslexia interventionist at the school district.

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