Texas Education Code §38.003 (State Law)

§38.003. Screening and Treatment for Dyslexia and Related Disorders

 

1. Students enrolling in public schools in this state shall be tested for dyslexia and related disorders at appropriate times in accordance with a program approved by the State Board of Education.
2. In accordance with the program approved by the State Board of Education, the board of trustees of each school district shall provide for the treatment of any student determined to have dyslexia or a related disorder.
3. The State Board of Education shall adopt any rules and standards necessary to administer this section.
4. In this section:

“Dyslexia” means a disorder of constitutional origin manifested by a difficulty in learning to read, write, or spell, despite conventional instruction, adequate intelligence, and sociocultural opportunity.

“Related disorders” includes disorders similar to or related to dyslexia, such as developmental auditory imperception, dysphasia, specific developmental dyslexia, developmental dysgraphia, and developmental spelling disability.

 

Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 260, § 1, eff. May 30, 1995.

 

 

Talking about dyslexia...

"Dyslexia brings more gifts than glitches. If you have it, flaunt it. When you stumble, hold out a hand. Help will come. When you achieve, stand proud and then lend a hand with humility."

Mark R. Wilkinson