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Webinar reviews IDEA, Section 504 and Louisiana Bulletin 1903 as framework for dyslexia supports
Summary
The webinar summarized federal and state legal frameworks—IDEA and Section 504 at the federal level, and Louisiana Bulletin 1903 at the state level—that require schools to identify, screen, and support students with dyslexia.
Wendy Brooks reviewed applicable federal and state policies, telling participants that "the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act or IDEA and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973" are federal laws supporting students with disabilities in K-12 schools. She explained that these laws require school districts to provide a free and appropriate public education (FAPE) and protections against disability discrimination.
Brooks described Bulletin 1903 as Louisiana's handbook for students with dyslexia and said the Guide to Dyslexia was designed to turn that policy into actionable practice, including required screening processes, interventions, and family communication expectations. The webinar stressed that educators should use the guide to align local practice with statutory requirements.
