Hawaii SB421 aims to improve literacy rates by requiring dyslexia screening and structured literacy instruction in public schools.

Hawaii SB421 introduces measures to enhance literacy among students by mandating dyslexia screening in public schools starting from the 2026-2027 school year. The bill requires the use of a qualified dyslexia screening tool approved by the Department of Education, which includes assessments for phonological and phonemic awareness, sound-symbol recognition, and other key literacy skills.

Hawaii SB421 aims to improve literacy rates by requiring dyslexia screening and structured literacy instruction in public schools.

Hawaii SB421 introduces measures to enhance literacy among students by mandating dyslexia screening in public schools starting from the 2026-2027 school year. The bill requires the use of a qualified dyslexia screening tool approved by the Department of Education, which includes assessments for phonological and phonemic awareness, sound-symbol recognition, and other key literacy skills.