States / Hawaii / SB 421

SB 421 Passed First Chamber

RELATING TO LITERACY.

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Requires the Department of Education to administer a general dyslexia screening to all students in kindergarten through grade three. Requires the Department of Education to continue to administer the general English language arts universal screening for students in kindergarten through grade nine. Requires the Department of Education to collaborate with teacher training programs to ensure prospective candidates are trained on literacy instruction, including evidence-based intervention, to support all students. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Chamber
Senate
Introduced
Jan 16, 2025
Last action
Jan 16, 2025 — Introduced.
Session
2026
Momentum
72 · High