In 2015 Maryland enacted legislation to establish a Dyslexia Education Task Force. The Task Force met for three months and is preparing a report for the legislature that will outline how to establish a dyslexia pilot program/s in Maryland. The Task Force will also issue a Best Practices for Dyslexia and Reading Difficulties that can be used by the Maryland Department of Education and local school districts.
HOUSE BILL 895 // SENATE BILL 823: Dyslexia Task Force Extension and Amendments
HB 895 and SB 823, introduced on February 10, 2016 by Delegate Kaiser and Senator Conway, respectively, extends the date, to on or before December 30, 2016, by which the Task Force to Study the Implementation of a Dyslexia Education Program is required to submit specified findings and recommendations; and would extend the termination date of the Task Force.
Relevant Links/Documents:
Entitled:Task Force to Study the Implementation of a Dyslexia Education Program - Membership, Duties, and Extension
Sponsored by:Delegate Kaiser
Status:Approved by the Governor - Chapter 235 Amendments House - (Ways and Means) {335663/01 Adopted
Analysis - Fiscal and Policy Note
Post Passage 4/26/16
4/26/2016 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 235
OTHER DYSLEXIA EFFORTS IN MARYLAND
HOUSE BILL 895 // SENATE BILL 823: Dyslexia Task Force Extension and Amendments
HB 895 and SB 823, introduced on February 10, 2016 by Delegate Kaiser and Senator Conway, respectively, extends the date, to on or before December 30, 2016, by which the Task Force to Study the Implementation of a Dyslexia Education Program is required to submit specified findings and recommendations; and would extend the termination date of the Task Force.
Relevant Links/Documents:
Entitled:Task Force to Study the Implementation of a Dyslexia Education Program - Membership, Duties, and Extension
Sponsored by:Delegate Kaiser
Status:Approved by the Governor - Chapter 235 Amendments House - (Ways and Means) {335663/01 Adopted
Analysis - Fiscal and Policy Note
Post Passage 4/26/16
4/26/2016 Approved by the Governor - Chapter 235
OTHER DYSLEXIA EFFORTS IN MARYLAND
- Dyslexia Legislation, Enacted Summary: If you are interested in enacted dyslexia legislation across the country, please refer to the Enacted Dyslexia Legislative and Regulatory Guide.
- Last, but not least, the U.S. Department of Education published a Dyslexia Guidance for families to use during IEP, 504 and eligibility meetings for special education. If you are going through the eligibility process or have a current 504/IEP plan, please read the guidelines and take them with you to all IEP meetings.
- Dyslexia is a specific term with specific, effective interventions that are research proven. You can download a copy of the DOE Guidance HERE or read DDMD's blog posts on the issue HERE.
Task Force History and Information
The Task Force to Study the Implementation of a Dyslexia Education Program (Task Force) was established through the enactment of House Bill 278 by the Maryland General Assembly.
The Task Force received oral public comment from parents, teachers and related professionals concerned about students who struggle to learn to read.
The work of the Dyslexia Task Force to Study the Implementation of a Dyslexia Education Program can be found HERE.
The Task Force to Study the Implementation of a Dyslexia Education Program (Task Force) was established through the enactment of House Bill 278 by the Maryland General Assembly.
The Task Force received oral public comment from parents, teachers and related professionals concerned about students who struggle to learn to read.
The work of the Dyslexia Task Force to Study the Implementation of a Dyslexia Education Program can be found HERE.
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