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Parents press for education ombudsman, structured-literacy training and earlier screening for dyslexia
Summary
Multiple parents and advocates urged lawmakers to back Senate Bill 873 (education ombudsman) and structured-literacy training for K–3 teachers, saying families often pay privately to secure evaluations and interventions.
Parents, advocates and dyslexia groups asked the select committee to back a state-level education ombudsman and to require evidence-based, structured-literacy training for early-grade teachers.
Why it matters: Parents described long delays, district denials and the out-of-pocket cost of private evaluations and tutoring. Advocates said a neutral ombudsman could resolve concerns before families resort to expensive mediation and legal action.
What parents told the committee: Lisonbee Quirion, founder of Decoding Dyslexia…
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