How are “characteristics of dyslexia” defined? Do students have to have an official diagnosis to qualify? Will school districts be required to specifically begin testing for Dyslexia?

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In TISA, “Characteristics of Dyslexia” references an existing law, TN Code Annotated 49-1-229. It states every district must implement dyslexia screening procedures using the existing RTI2 and universal screening process. TDOE’s TISA FAQ states that an IEP is not required for eligibility.