Tennessee HB1124 mandates dyslexia screening for all students and requires the Orton-Gillingham method for teaching students in grades K-5.
Tennessee HB1124 amends the state's education code to require dyslexia screening for every student. If a student is identified with dyslexia and is in grades K-5, the act mandates the use of the Orton-Gillingham method for their instruction. The act also specifies that teacher training on the Orton-Gillingham method will begin immediately, while other provisions apply from the 2025-2026 school year onward.
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