Washington § 28A.300.570 - Support of reading and early literacy.

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§ 28A.300.570. Support of reading and early literacy.

In support of reading and early literacy, the office of the superintendent of public instruction is responsible for:
(1) Continuing to work collaboratively with state and regional partners such as the department of children, youth, and families and the educational service districts to establish early literacy benchmarks and standards and to implement the Washington state comprehensive literacy plan;
(2) Disseminating research and information to school districts about evidence-based programs and practices in reading readiness skills, early literacy, and reading instruction;
(3) Within available funds and in partnership with the educational service districts, providing technical assistance to public schools implementing literacy curricula that meet the requirements of RCW 28A.230.025(2); and
(4) Developing, and periodically updating, a dyslexia handbook to be used as a reference for teachers and parents of students who display indications of, or areas of weakness associated with, dyslexia. The handbook must include guidelines for school districts to follow as they identify and provide services for students with dyslexia. Additionally, the handbook must provide school districts and parents with information regarding the state's relevant statutes and their relation to federal special education laws, as well as parental support resources. The handbook must be posted on the website of the office of the superintendent of public instruction.
[ 2026 c 190 s 7; 2018 c 58 s 29; 2013 2nd sp.s. c 18 s 101.]

Notes

Findings—Intent—2026 c 190: See note following RCW 28A.230.025.
Effective date—2018 c 58: See note following RCW 28A.655.080.
Application—Enforcement of laws protecting health and safety—2013 2nd sp.s. c 18: See note following RCW 28A.600.022.

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