SB314 Alabama 2015 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Dick Brewbaker

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2015

Title

Students with Dyslexia, identification and education of, required of schools

Summary

SB314 would require public schools to identify students with dyslexia and provide them with appropriate educational services, and it could trigger local-funding requirements under Alabama's constitution.

What This Bill Does

It defines dyslexia and requires each public school district to identify students with dyslexia and provide appropriate educational services, including dyslexia-specific intervention. These services must be delivered within general education by teachers who are prepared or trained to provide them. The State Board of Education would create rules to implement the program. The bill also notes that funding for these services could require a new or increased local expenditure, which would need a 2/3 vote or local approval, or funding from the Legislature.

Who It Affects

• Students with dyslexia would be identified and receive targeted educational services within general education.
• Public school districts and local boards of education would be responsible for identifying students and providing services, potentially incurring local costs and needing to follow the constitutional funding rules.

Key Provisions

• Defines dyslexia and requires public school districts to identify students with dyslexia and provide appropriate educational services, including dyslexia-specific intervention.
• Requires these services to be provided within general education by teachers who are appropriately prepared or trained.
• Gives the State Board of Education authority to promulgate rules to implement the section.
• Adds a constitutional funding provision stating that the bill's local-funding requirements would be subject to a 2/3 vote, local approval, or legislative funding, and states the act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after passage.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Education