§ 20-A §4710-B — Dyslexia screening

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Definitions.
As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.
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Dyslexia screening.
Beginning in the 2016-2017 school year, a school administrative unit shall screen for dyslexia students from kindergarten to grade 2 who have difficulty, as identified by a classroom teacher, in an area described in paragraphs A to F. The screening of a student must include an examination of the student's:
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Dyslexia coordinator.
There is created within the department the position of dyslexia coordinator to assist the department in complying with the provisions of this section and the general education interventions required in the department's special education rules as they pertain to students struggling with reading or showing early indicators of reading difficulty. The dyslexia coordinator must have a background in reading and language difficulties, including dyslexia, and in language and literacy. The dyslexia coordinator shall develop before March 1, 2016 and update annually thereafter a plan that:

Legislative History

PL 2015, c. 338, §1 (NEW).