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TEC §38.003(a) mandates the screening or testing of students for dyslexia, and 19 TAC §74.28(b) requires that procedures for identifying a student with dyslexia or a related disorder and providing appropriate services to the student are implemented in the district. School districts and charter schools should ensure that district procedures for dyslexia identification and services align with all federal and state laws and rules.
See Appendix J in the Dyslexia Handbook: Pathways for the Identification and Provision of Instruction for Students with Dyslexia for additional information.
If a parent of a home or private schooled student requests testing for dyslexia, the referral for dyslexia evaluation will be made through the district Special Education Coordinator of Assessment. Parents should submit this request in writing. The campus support team/RtI must consider the requested evaluation. The campus Special Education Coordinator of Assessment will request the student’s current academic record and attendance information. Additional information related to the student’s early childhood development and health history will be requested using the Parent Input for Dyslexia form. When all information is gathered, the referral is sent to the special education office, logged, and forwarded to the appropriate Special Education Evaluation Specialist. The Evaluation Specialist will assess after obtaining parental consent. After the assessment is completed, the Campus ARD and/or 504 Committee will meet to determine eligibility and recommend appropriate placement and services, based upon student needs. These services will be provided when the student is enrolled in JISD.
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