North Dakota

A comprehensive overview of North Dakota’s enacted legislation, regulations, certification requirements, and state-provided resources related to dyslexia education.

Brief Summary

North Dakota mandates early dyslexia screening, evidence-based interventions and teacher training in structured literacy instruction. Schools must ensure educators are equipped to identify and address dyslexia effectively. Regular communication with families is required to support student progress.

North Dakota Legislations and Regulations

HB1231 (2023)

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Summary

This bill amends NDCC 15.1-32-26 to create a dyslexia screening and intervention pilot program and enhance support for students at risk for dyslexia. The bill provides for universal dyslexia screening for children, including phonemic awareness, decoding, and spelling components.

How This Affects Families and Educators

Improves teacher preparation in reading instruction and enhances support for students with dyslexia through a comprehensive task force approach.

HB1461 (2019)

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Summary

This bill defined dyslexia, created a pilot program, and set screening and intervention requirements.

How This Affects Families and Educators

Ensured early identification and support for students with dyslexia characteristics through screening and intervention programs.

Teacher Certification and Professional Development Requirements

  • School districts in North Dakota must provide professional development on dyslexia characteristics and interventions to appropriate K-3 personnel, ensuring schools have staff who can support students with dyslexia.
  • Teachers and principals in grades K-3 must be trained in explicit and systematic literacy instruction, as required by NDCC 15.1-21-12.1 (2021), which benefits students, including those with dyslexia.
  • While North Dakota does not require credentialed dyslexia specialists, school districts must identify staff to receive dyslexia training and guide the support of students with dyslexia.

More Info

Educator's Guide to North Dakota Dyslexia Law