Early screen for dyslexia can help children immensely. Gov. Jay Nixon has signed a bill to have every student in public schools, in Missouri, to be screened for dyslexia. Dyslexia is treated like it does not matter, and they have not been addressing it in the school systems. The teachers are not as educated on the topic as they should be, as well.
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Missouri Governor Signs Bill Requiring All Children To Be Screened for Dyslexia.
One of the parents, Kelli Unnerstall, has been struggling to find the proper help for her son, who was diagnosed with dyslexia in the fourth grade. He had trouble in kindergarten though, he struggled with the alphabet. His teachers could not put his condition in his individual education plan. She hopes this new legislation will help the education system. If her son would have got the proper help sooner, he might be better off than he is today.
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June 29th, 2016 by Associated Press in Missouri News Read Time: 2 mins. Gov. Jay Nixon has signed a bill that requires every student in Missouri public schools to be screened for dyslexia.
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All students in Missouri Public Schools must be screened for Dyslexia.
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Teachers in Missouri are required to obtain training regarding Dyslexia.
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This legislature affects many parents and students.
