Hawaii HB1073 mandates universal screening for dyslexia and literacy challenges in public schools, requiring evidence-based interventions and.

Hawaii HB1073 aims to improve reading proficiency among students by requiring public schools to administer department-approved dyslexia-sensitive universal screeners for students in kindergarten through third grade starting in the 2026-2027 school year. The bill mandates evidence-based interventions for students identified with dyslexia or flagged as struggling readers. It also requires professional development for teachers and support for pre-service teacher programs in structured literacy instruction.

Hawaii HB1073 mandates universal screening for dyslexia and literacy challenges in public schools, requiring evidence-based interventions and.

Hawaii HB1073 aims to improve reading proficiency among students by requiring public schools to administer department-approved dyslexia-sensitive universal screeners for students in kindergarten through third grade starting in the 2026-2027 school year. The bill mandates evidence-based interventions for students identified with dyslexia or flagged as struggling readers. It also requires professional development for teachers and support for pre-service teacher programs in structured literacy instruction.