As part of the evaluation when dyslexia is suspected, in addition to the parent and team of qualified professionals required under IDEA, the multidisciplinary team (MDT) must include at least one member with specific knowledge regarding: 

• the reading process, 

• dyslexia and related disorders, and 

• dyslexia instruction. 

TEC §29.0031(b) states this member must: 

(1) hold a licensed dyslexia therapist (LDT) license under Chapter 403, Occupations Code; 

(2) hold the most advanced dyslexia-related certification issued by an association recognized by the SBOE, and identified in, or substantially similar to an association identified in, the program and rules adopted under Sections 7.102 and 38.003; or 

(3) if a person qualified under subdivision (1) or (2) is not available, meet the applicable training requirements adopted by the SBOE pursuant to Sections 7.102 and 38.003. 

This member must also sign a document describing the member’s participation in the evaluation of the student.