JoAnn D. Osmond
- Republican
Amends the School Code. Requires the State Board of Education to distribute to each school board information on screening instruments available to identify students who exhibit potential indicators of dyslexia and other reading disabilities. Requires a school board to select and implement age-appropriate screening instruments for the early diagnosis of dyslexia and other reading disabilities and to ensure that each kindergarten student enrolled in the school district is screened for dyslexia and other reading disabilities. Requires the State Board to develop and distribute to each school board guidance on appropriate intervention strategies for students diagnosed with dyslexia or other reading disabilities. Provides that, in the event that a student is determined to exhibit potential indicators of dyslexia or another reading disability, the school board shall ensure that the student receives a comprehensive assessment for the learning disorder and, in the event that a diagnosis is confirmed, the school board shall provide appropriate intervention strategies to the student. Sets forth requirements concerning professional development related to reading disabilities, the incorporation of the International Dyslexia Association's definition of dyslexia into administrative rules, and an additional written test for certain educator licensure candidates. Effective immediately.
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 98-0705
Effective Date July 14, 2014
Governor Approved
Sent to the Governor
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Jacqueline Y. Collins
Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Kwame Raoul
Passed Both Houses
Third Reading - Passed; 058-000-000
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael E. Hastings
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Pat McGuire
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 1, 2014
Second Reading
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. John G. Mulroe
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Sue Rezin
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 30, 2014
Do Pass Education; 011-000-000
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Karen McConnaughay
Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Chapin Rose
Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Julie A. Morrison
Assigned to Education
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. John M. Sullivan
Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Pamela J. Althoff
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Melinda Bush
Arrive in Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading
Referred to Assignments
First Reading
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Donald L. Moffitt
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 113-000-000
Second Reading - Short Debate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Elementary & Secondary Education Committee; 014-000-000
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Elementary & Secondary Education Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Elementary & Secondary Education Committee; by Voice Vote
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. JoAnn D. Osmond
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Brian W. Stewart
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. David R. Leitch
Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Jack D. Franks
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jack D. Franks
Remove Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. David R. Leitch
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel J. Burke
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
Remove Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jack D. Franks
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jil Tracy
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Eddie Lee Jackson, Sr.
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary E. Flowers
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Esther Golar
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. John D. Anthony
Assigned to Elementary & Secondary Education Committee
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Anthony DeLuca
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Keith P. Sommer
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kathleen Willis
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandon W. Phelps
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Bill Mitchell
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Cynthia Soto
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Silvana Tabares
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert F. Martwick
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Maria Antonia Berrios
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Emanuel Chris Welch
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Edward J. Acevedo
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Ann Williams
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. La Shawn K. Ford
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Rich Brauer
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth Hernandez
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jack D. Franks
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. David R. Leitch
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia
Referred to Rules Committee
First Reading
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Patricia R. Bellock
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. JoAnn D. Osmond
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