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Committee moves forward with dyslexia-sensitive universal screening and training for K–3 with modifications
Summary
The committee voted to pass HB 1891 with amendments to delay implementation dates and to request DOE recommendations on approved dyslexia-sensitive screeners and teacher training; the bill had wide support from educators, disability advocates and parents.
HB1891, which would require dyslexia-sensitive universal screening for early grades and related teacher training, drew broad support from teachers, parents and advocacy groups.
Reading League Hawaii and several classroom teachers and literacy specialists urged early, validated screening instruments that assess phonemic awareness, decoding, rapid naming and fluency. Serena Marsden of Reading League Hawaii said, "HB1891…
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