New York S10031 mandates teacher training in dyslexia identification for kindergarten through fifth-grade teachers.

New York S10031 amends the education law to require the certification and training of teachers in identifying dyslexia. This training must be obtained from the Center for Dyslexia and Dysgraphia and is necessary for teachers to receive or renew their certification to teach kindergarten through fifth grade. The bill specifies that the commissioner will establish the training requirements, including curricula standards, number of hours, and successful completion criteria.

New York S10031 mandates teacher training in dyslexia identification for kindergarten through fifth-grade teachers.

New York S10031 amends the education law to require the certification and training of teachers in identifying dyslexia. This training must be obtained from the Center for Dyslexia and Dysgraphia and is necessary for teachers to receive or renew their certification to teach kindergarten through fifth grade. The bill specifies that the commissioner will establish the training requirements, including curricula standards, number of hours, and successful completion criteria.