Level II dyslexia screening and services — Parental notification

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2. Arkansas Code
3. Education
4. Special Educational Programs
5. Children with Disabilities
6. Dyslexia and Related Disorders
7. Level II dyslexia screening and services — Parental notification

1. (a) If a student's performance on an initial screener, level I screening, or level II dyslexia screening under § 6-41-603 indicates a need for dyslexia intervention services, the student's parent or legal guardian shall be:

   1. (1) Notified of the results of the dyslexia evaluation; and

   2. (2) Provided with information and resource material, including without limitation:

      1. (A) The characteristics of dyslexia;

      2. (B) Appropriate classroom interventions and accommodations for students with dyslexia; and

      3. (C) The right of the parent or legal guardian to have the student receive an independent comprehensive dyslexia evaluation by a:

         1. (i) Licensed psychological examiner;

         2. (ii) School psychology specialist;

         3. (iii) Licensed speech-language pathologist;

         4. (iv) Certified dyslexia testing specialist; or

         5. (v) Dyslexia therapist.

2. (b)

   1. (1) If a parent or legal guardian chooses to have an independent comprehensive dyslexia evaluation for the student, the parent or legal guardian shall:

      1. (A) Select an individual qualified under subdivision (a)(2)(C) of this section to perform the comprehensive dyslexia evaluation; and

      2. (B) Cover the cost of the comprehensive dyslexia evaluation.

   2. (2) A school district shall consider the diagnosis and provide the student with interventions determined to be appropriate by the school district from a dyslexia interventionist at the school district.

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