Rhode Island S3078 redefines dyslexia and mandates literacy programs for students with dyslexia.
Rhode Island S3078 redefines dyslexia as a specific learning disability characterized by difficulties in word reading and/or spelling that involve accuracy, speed, or both and vary depending on the orthography. The bill mandates literacy programs for students with dyslexia, including screening for all children entering school, supplementary literacy instruction for educationally disadvantaged students, and targeted assistance for students with dyslexia.
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