HB2918

SCH CD-DYSLEXIA SCREENING

Introduced·2/5/25
Introduced Text

Illinois HB2918 mandates dyslexia screening for students in kindergarten through second grade, requiring schools to use a multi-tiered system of.

HB2918 requires Illinois school districts to screen students in kindergarten through second grade for dyslexia risk factors using a universal screener. If a student is identified as at risk, a Level I dyslexia screening must be conducted to gather additional information. Schools must use a multi-tiered system of support framework to address students' needs if they show risk factors or characteristics of dyslexia. The State Board of Education must publish annual reports on screening and intervention data. The Act takes effect July 1, 2025.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
2
RR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 19, 2025

2:00 PM

Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools Hearing

Mar 12, 2025

2:00 PM

Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools Hearing

History

Jun 23

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Tony M. McCombie

Apr 9, 2025

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly

Mar 21, 2025

House

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee