SRC-AXB S.C.R. 20 76(R)   BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research Center   S.C.R. 20
76R1004  JLZ-DBy: Haywood
Education
2/8/1999
As Filed


DIGEST 

Despite a 1985 State Board of Education law requiring public schools to
identify dyslexic students and provide them with appropriate services, many
school districts have difficulty recognizing and serving these students.
Not every student is screened for dyslexia, and true dyslexia can be
confused with other learning disabilities.  Consequently, students' needs
are not being met.  Before recruiting teachers for the identification and
teaching of dyslexic students, it is necessary to identify the level of
competency required for certification as one qualified in dyslexic
education.  This legislation would direct the State Board of Education to
clarify the necessary training for an educator to be competent in the
diagnosis and teaching of students with dyslexia and related disorders. 

PURPOSE

As proposed, S.C.R. 20 submits the following resolutions:

That the 76th Legislature direct the State Board of Education to clarify
the training necessary for a competent diagnosis, and teaching of students
with dyslexia and related disorders. 

That the secretary of state forward an official copy of this resolution to
the chair of the State Board of Education.