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Arkansas Code Title 6. Education § 6-41-604. Level II dyslexia screening and services--Parental notification

Current as of March 28, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) If a student's performance on an initial screener, level I screening, or level II dyslexia screening under § 6-41-603 indicates a need for dyslexia intervention services, the student's parent or legal guardian shall be:

(1) Notified of the results of the dyslexia evaluation; and

(2) Provided with information and resource material, including without limitation:

(A) The characteristics of dyslexia;

(B) Appropriate classroom interventions and accommodations for students with dyslexia; and

(C) The right of the parent or legal guardian to have the student receive an independent comprehensive dyslexia evaluation by a:

(i) Licensed psychological examiner;

(ii) School psychology specialist;

(iii) Licensed speech-language pathologist;

(iv) Certified dyslexia testing specialist; or

(v) Dyslexia therapist.

(b)(1) If a parent or legal guardian chooses to have an independent comprehensive dyslexia evaluation for the student, the parent or legal guardian shall:

(A) Select an individual qualified under subdivision (a)(2)(C) of this section to perform the comprehensive dyslexia evaluation; and

(B) Cover the cost of the comprehensive dyslexia evaluation.

(2) A school district shall consider the diagnosis and provide the student with interventions determined to be appropriate by the school district from a dyslexia interventionist at the school district.

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