This bill addresses dyslexia assessment and diagnosis. This bill: - requires a school district or charter school to take certain actions, including individualized intervention, if a dyslexia assessment administered by a licensed individual practicing within the scope of practice for the individual's license, indicates that a student lacks reading competency, demonstrates characteristics of dyslexia, or is lagging in acquiring a reading skill; - provides certain protections to educational professionals; - amends provisions related to the scope of practice for mental health therapists and psychologists to: align with an approved diagnostic and statistical manual for mental disorders; andclarify that the scope of practice includes the evaluation and treatment of disorders as defined in the approved diagnostic and statistical manual for mental disorders, including dyslexia; - defines terms; and - makes technical and conforming changes.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 53E-4-307, 58-1-501
Substitute #1: 53E-4-307, 58-60-102, 58-61-102
Substitute #2: 53E-4-307, 58-60-102, 58-61-102
Enrolled: 53E-4-307, 58-60-102, 58-61-102
Substitute #3: 53E-4-307, 58-60-102, 58-61-102