You would never know it today but in 1985 Texas was the first state to pass a law providing for dyslexia education. Over 30 years later, though, times have definitely changed. Texas school districts have fallen behind the national standard and are now struggling to provide education to their students because the state is not paying them.
After being the first state to regulate dyslexia education, TX is struggling. Learn more here.
More states are funding studies in dyslexia.
Lack of funding is holding back school districts from giving proper education to dyslexics, even in the richer neighborhoods. An estimated 140,00 plus students were diagnosed with dyslexia last year alone. Districts are also missing students who have dyslexia as they fall through the cracks. It also does not help that Texas state law does not specify how much money needs to be spent on dyslexia teachers and programs.
Key takeaways
- There are several Dyslexia programs in Dallas area schools that require state support. Without that state support, these Dallas area schools may fail their children.
- Dyslexia programs are key to the success of schools on the whole. State support is a sign that Dyslexia can be remedied over time too.
- Students make progress and validate the inclusion of these programs over time as well. Teachers want to see Dyslexic students make headway as the school starts to work towards goals.
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