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D.C. Code § 38-2581.01 Definitions
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(a)(1) "Dyslexia" means a specific learning disability that: (A) Is neurobiological in origin; (B) Is characterized by difficulties with accurate or fluent word recognition and by poor spelling and decoding abilities, which typically result from a deficiency in the phonological c…
D.C. Code § 38-2581.02 Office of the State Superintendent of Education responsibilities
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(a) Beginning with School Year 2022-2023, OSSE shall provide an array of supports, informed by best practices such as the knowledge and practice standards of an international association of dyslexia, to assist LEAs and public schools to achieve the requirements and goals set fort…
D.C. Code § 38-2581.03 Required awareness training on reading difficulties
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(a) Repealed. (b) Beginning with School Year 2024-25, and annually thereafter, each educator employed by an LEA by October 5 of a given school year shall complete awareness training on reading difficulties as provided or approved by OSSE.
D.C. Code § 38-2581.04 Universal screening and intervention for reading difficulties
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(a) Beginning with School Year 2023-2024, using the guidance provided by OSSE pursuant to § 38-2581.02(a)(3), an LEA shall ensure that all students in kindergarten through second grade are screened for reading difficulties. (b) If an LEA chooses to use a screening instrument that…
