Ind. Code § 20-18-2-3.5

Current through P.L. 171-2024
Section 20-18-2-3.5 - "Dyslexia"

"Dyslexia" means a specific learning disability that:

(1) is neurological in origin and characterized by:
(A) difficulties with accurate or fluent word recognition; and
(B) poor spelling and decoding abilities;
(2) typically results from a deficit in the phonological component of language that is often unexpected in relation to other cognitive abilities and the provision of effective classroom instruction;
(3) may include problems in reading comprehension and reduced reading experience that can impede the growth of vocabulary and background knowledge; and
(4) may require the provision of special education services after an eligibility determination is made in accordance with 511 IAC 7-40.

IC 20-18-2-3.5

Added by P.L. 215-2015, SEC. 1, eff. 7/1/2015.