(a) The department of elementary and secondary education (the 'department') shall develop a collaborative learning laboratory (the 'laboratory') to assist and promote training for parents, guardians, caregivers, and teachers in: (1) Recognition of the characteristics of dyslexia, related disorders, dyscalculia, and dysgraphia; and (2) Evidence-based interventions and accommodations for dyslexia, related disorders, dyscalculia, and dysgraphia. (b) In developing the laboratory, the department shall work with professionals and experts who have proven, data-driven models of success in teaching students with dyslexia. The department shall seek to foster partnerships among educators and practitioners from both the public and private teaching sectors, with the goal of ensuring that every student in this state who has dyslexia shall be appropriately and adequately screened, diagnosed, and provided therapy, instruction, and accommodations as needed. History of Section.P.L. 2019, ch. 112, § 2; P.L. 2019, ch. 155, § 2.
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