Statute 79-1118.01 - Adds Dyslexia
This Statute adds dyslexia to the special education statute. It defines dyslexia as a specified learning disability. Click on the link to read this Statue. https://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=79-1118.01
Statute 79-11,156 - Dyslexia Legislation
This Statute states that beginning in 2018-2019 school year, every student with characteristics of dyslexia shall receive evidence-based multisensory structured literacy instruction. Starting in 2019, all Nebraska teacher education programs shall include instruction in best practices in teaching reading, and in the science and signs of dyslexia. Read more by clicking on the link. https://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=79-11,156
Nebraska Reading Improvement Act 79-2601 to 79-2607
Beginning in the 2019-2020 school year, an approved reading assessment shall be administered three times per year to students in grades K-3. All students who fall below the threshold level of performance, as determined by the assessments, will be identified as having a reading deficiency. A supplemental reading intervention program shall be provided all students with a reading deficiency. Read more by clicking on the link below. https://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/display_html.php?begin_section=79-2601&end_section=79-2607
Frequently Asked Questions About the Reading Improvement Act from NDE
https://nebraskadyslexia.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/NDE-Nebraska-READS-Brochure-2019-FAQS.pdf