Plain English Summary
This bill requires North Carolina schools to screen students for dyslexia in kindergarten through 3rd grade and grades 6 and 9, provide dyslexia training for teachers, and align middle school literacy instruction with the science of reading. It also transfers the NC Pre-K program from the Department of Health and Human Services to the Department of Public Instruction.
Arguments in Favor
Supporters argue that dyslexia screening and intervention catch reading difficulties early when they are most treatable, potentially improving long-term literacy outcomes for affected students. They contend that training teachers in science-based reading methods and dyslexia identification helps all students learn to read more effectively, and that moving Pre-K to the Department of Public Instruction better aligns early education with K-12 literacy standards and accountability.
Arguments Against
Opponents may be concerned about the costs and implementation challenges of screening all students at multiple grade levels and providing specialized teacher training across the state. Some may question whether moving Pre-K programs will maintain the quality of early childhood services, and others may worry that emphasizing science-of-reading approaches limits instructional flexibility or that additional reporting requirements create administrative burden on schools.
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Sponsors
Primary Sponsor
Representative · District 70
Primary Sponsor
Representative · District 60
Primary Sponsor
Representative · District 105
Cosponsors (8)
Representative · District 116
Representative · District 8
Representative · District 106
Representative · District 45
Representative · District 112
Representative · District 61
Representative · District 114
Representative · District 88