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Arkansas Code Title 9. Family Law § 9-31-501. Dyslexia screening--Intervention services

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

(a) Within thirty (30) calendar days, excluding holidays, of being committed to the Division of Youth Services, a juvenile shall have his or her reading proficiency level assessed and a dyslexia screening shall be delivered with fidelity, as defined in § 6-41-602.

(b) If a reading assessment or dyslexia screening under subsection (a) of this section indicates that an individual is reading below the level of proficiency required to be a high-functioning reader, the individual shall be provided:

(1) Evidence-based reading intervention based on the science of reading; and

(2) Dyslexia intervention that is evidence-based according to the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education's compilation of appropriate intervention programs under § 6-17-429.

(c) An intervention plan provided for an individual who is reading below the level of proficiency required to be a high-functioning reader under subsection (b) of this section shall be administered with fidelity, as defined in § 6-41-602.

(d) Juveniles currently committed to the Division of Youth Services shall be:

(1) Provided with information that explains what dyslexia is in common and easily understandable language;

(2) Offered and encouraged to submit to dyslexia screening; and

(3) Provided with dyslexia intervention with fidelity, as defined in § 6-41-602, in the same manner as required for newly committed juveniles under subsection (b) of this section.

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