SB 1292 — appropriation; dyslexia and literacy services

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3.    (TEXT OF BILL BEGINS ON NEXT PAGE)   Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:

 Section 1. Makes a technical change.

    Fifty-fifth Legislature                                                     Shope First Regular Session                                                   S.B.

1292   SHOPE FLOOR AMENDMENT SENATE AMENDMENTS TO S.B.

1292 (Reference to printed bill)   Page 1, between lines 1 and 2, insert:

"Section 1.

Each school district or charter school that provides instruction for pupils in kindergarten programs and grades one through three shall conduct a curriculum evaluation and adopt an evidence-based reading curriculum that includes the essential components of reading instruction.instruction.  All school districts and charter schools that offer instruction in kindergarten programs and grades one through three shall provide ongoing teacher training based on evidence-based reading research.

All school districts and charter schools that offer instruction in kindergarten programs and grades one through three shall provide ongoing teacher training based on evidence-based reading research.

END_STATUTE RenumberSec. 2. to conform Page 1, line 14, after "Statutes" insert ", as amended by this act" Amend title to conform     THOMAS SHOPE   1292FloorSHOPE.docx 02/12/2021 01:56 PM C:

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department of education;

dyslexia and literacy services The sum of $2,500,000 is appropriated from the state general fund in fiscal year 2021-2022 to the department of education for the following purposes:

1.

Designating a dyslexia specialist for the department of education to provide school districts and charter schools with support and resources as prescribed in section 15-211, subsection B, Arizona Revised Statutes.

2.

Developing a list of training opportunities related to dyslexia pursuant to section 15-219, Arizona Revised Statutes.

3.

Implementing a dyslexia screening plan pursuant to section 15-704, Arizona Revised Statutes, as amended by this act.

4.

Providing early literacy professional development to teachers across this state.

5.

Improving the reading proficiency of pupils in kindergarten programs and grades one, two and three, including administering the reading program prescribed in section 15-211, Arizona Revised Statutes.

6.

Gathering, aggregating and analyzing statewide data related to early literacy and dyslexia.

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Distributing to school districts and charter schools to do the following:

(a) Provide additional funding to support pupils with language-based learning struggles, including dyslexia.

(b) Enhance professional development and expand teacher training opportunities.

(c) Improve screening measures and intervention materials.

(d) Procure dyslexia screening assessment tools from vendors approved by the department.

(e) Provide intensive instruction for pupils who meet any of the following criteria:

(i) Are eligible for special education as a pupil with a specific learning disability in reading or writing, or both.