(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 bdivision (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.Amended by Act 2015, No. 1268,§ 2, eff. 7/22/2015.Added by Act 2013, No. 1294,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.
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