Indiana § 20-18-2-3.5 - "Dyslexia"
Full text of Indiana Indiana Code § 20-18-2-3.5 — "Dyslexia", with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20-18-2-3.5. "Dyslexia"
Sec. 3.5. "Dyslexia" means a specific learning disability that:
(1) is neurological in origin and characterized by:
(A) difficulties with accurate or fluent word recognition; and
(B) poor spelling and decoding abilities;
(2) typically results from a deficit in the phonological component of language that is often unexpected in relation to other cognitive abilities and the provision of effective classroom instruction;
(3) may include problems in reading comprehension and reduced reading experience that can impede the growth of vocabulary and background knowledge; and
(4) may require the provision of special education services after an eligibility determination is made in accordance with 511 IAC 7-40.
As added by P.L.215-2015, SEC.1.
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Section 20-18-2-3.5 (""Dyslexia"") is part of the Indiana Code, the codified statutory law of Indiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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