North Carolina H947: Every Child Reads.

What the bill says

An act to provide for dyslexia screening and interventions in schools, to require dyslexia training for teachers, to require literacy instruction in middle schools be aligned with the science of reading, and to transfer the nc pre-k program to the department of public instruction.

From the introduced text:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR DYSLEXIA SCREENING AND INTERVENTIONS IN SCHOOLS, TO REQUIRE DYSLEXIA TRAINING FOR TEACHERS, TO REQUIRE LITERACY INSTRUCTION IN MIDDLE SCHOOLS BE ALIGNED WITH THE SCIENCE OF READING, AND TO TRANSFER THE NC PRE-K PROGRAM TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION. The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts: PART I. DYSLEXIA SCREENINGS AND INTERVENTIONS SECTION 1.(a) Chapter 115C of the General Statutes is amended by adding a new Article to read: "Article 9D. "Students with Dyslexia. "§ 115C-150.20. Purpose. It is the intent of the General Assembly that all students with dyslexia receive the necessary and appropriate screenings, assessments, and special education services providing interventions for learning difficulties with language, reading, and writing. To provide a common set of professional standards and guidelines for the identification of and intervention for students with dyslexia, the State Board of Education and local boards of education shall implement a screening process, comprehensive assessment, and intervention strategies for these students in accordance with the provisions of this Article and Article 9 of this Chapter. "§ 115C-150.21. Definitions. The following definitions apply in this Article: (1) Disability. - As defined in G.S. 115C-106.3(2). (2) Dyslexia. - A disorder in one or more of the basic psychological processes involved in the understanding or in using language, spoken or …

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Sponsors

• Cotham (R) · primary sponsor
• Biggs, Brian (R, 70) · primary sponsor
• Brockman, Cecil (D, 60) · primary sponsor
• Ager, Eric (D, 114)
• Belk, Mary (D, 88)
• Brown, Gloristine (D, 8)
• Cunningham, Carla D. (I, 106)
• Harrison, Pricey (D, 61)
• Jackson, Frances (D, 45)
• Lopez, Jordan (D, 112)
• Turner, Brian (D, 116)

Latest actions

1. April 14, 2025: Ref to the Com on Education - K-12, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
2. April 14, 2025: Passed 1st Reading
3. April 10, 2025: Filed

Common questions

What is H947?

H947 is a bill in the North Carolina Legislature (2025-2026 Session): Every Child Reads.

What does H947 do?

In its own words: An act to provide for dyslexia screening and interventions in schools, to require dyslexia training for teachers, to require literacy instruction in middle schools be aligned with the science of reading, and to transfer the nc pre-k program to the department of public instruction.

What is the status of H947?

In committee as of April 14, 2025. Latest action: Ref to the Com on Education - K-12, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (April 14, 2025).

Who sponsored H947?

Cotham (R), with 10 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for H947?

On the North Carolina Legislature website: https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H947