State bill would help kids with dyslexia

COLUMBUS

Two state lawmakers have introduced legislation aimed at providing more detection and assistance for children with dyslexia, a learning disability that makes it difficult to read.

State Reps. Ted Celeste, a Democrat from the

Columbus area, and Bill Batchelder, a Republican from Medina, are offering House Bill 572 with hopes of earlier screening and

intervention.

The legislation would formally add dyslexia to the list of developmental disabilities listed in Ohio law.

The bill also would

establish pilot projects at one urban school district, one suburban district and one rural district. The schools, in turn, would work with local libraries to provide services to children dealing with dyslexia.

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