House Bill 2257, also known as Senate Bill 2377, amends Tennessee education law by introducing a new section that establishes a qualified dyslexia interventionist endorsement. This endorsement allows educators to provide specialized instructional and behavioral support to students exhibiting characteristics of dyslexia. To qualify for this endorsement, educators must hold a Certified Structured Literacy Dyslexia Interventionist (C-SLDI) credential from the Center for Effective Reading Instruction (CERI) in collaboration with the International Dyslexia Association (IDA), and meet any additional requirements set by the state board of education, which may include further coursework or assessments.

Additionally, the bill modifies Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 49-1-227(a), by deleting the second sentence and replacing it with a requirement for the department to update a specific list by July 1 each year. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, ensuring that educators are equipped to support students with dyslexia effectively while also maintaining flexibility for those without the endorsement to provide necessary interventions if they are otherwise authorized.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 49-1-227(a), 49-1-227
Amended with SA0819 -- 04/02/2026: 49-1-227(a), 49-1-227