SB1392

Hawaii SB1392 mandates universal screening for dyslexia in public schools and requires evidence-based interventions for students identified with.

Hawaii SB1392 aims to improve student reading proficiency by requiring all public schools to administer dyslexia-sensitive universal screeners for students in kindergarten through third grade starting in the 2026-2027 school year. The bill defines dyslexia as a specific learning disability characterized by difficulties with accurate or fluent word recognition. It mandates evidence-based interventions for students identified with dyslexia or language and literacy challenges.