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Department outlines RFA and vendor reimbursement for dyslexia core assessments; districts, parents press for clarity
Summary
The Department presented an RFA process and a January reimbursement platform for dyslexia core assessments authorized by Act 517 (2024); district directors and parents questioned whether LEA involvement duplicates existing pupil appraisal duties and asked for approved‑vendor lists and clearer guidance.
The Louisiana Department of Education described a new request for applications (RFA) and reimbursement process that will allow approved vendors or local education agencies to administer a legislatively required dyslexia core assessment when a parent or guardian requests one.
Lauren Wells, executive director of the Division of Diverse Learners, said the RFA implements Act 517 of the 2024 regular legislative session and lists required assessment components including tests of phonemic awareness, oral reading fluency, intellectual ability measures, academic…
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