HB1761

Schools; screening for dyslexia; requiring certain students to rescreen every three years; effective date; emergency.

Introduced·2/3/25
Int Text

Oklahoma HB1761 mandates universal screening for dyslexia in kindergarten through third grade and requires rescreening every three years.

Oklahoma HB1761 amends the screening requirements for dyslexia in public schools. Beginning with the 2022-2023 school year, all students in kindergarten through third grade must be screened for dyslexia. The screening process includes identifying characteristics of dyslexia, phonological awareness, and other related language disorders. Students who screen positive for dyslexia must be rescreened every three years. School districts must report data on the number of students screened, rescreened, and participating in interventions.

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Rules Committee
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History

Feb 4, 2025

House

Second Reading referred to Rules

Feb 3, 2025

House

First Reading

Feb 3, 2025

House

Authored by Representative Moore