SB 1056 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Education - As introduced, requires LEAs to screen all students for dyslexia and use the Orton-Gillingham method to teach students who exhibit characteristics of dyslexia; adds training in the Orton-Gillingham method to in-service training subjects for educators. - Amends TCA Title 49.

SB 1056 requires all Tennessee public schools to screen every student for dyslexia. For students in kindergarten through fifth grade identified with dyslexia, schools must use the Orton-Gillingham teaching method, a structured literacy approach. The bill also mandates that teacher training programs include instruction in this method. These requirements take effect for the 2025-2026 school year and apply to all public schools statewide.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 10, 2025 Last action Feb 12, 2025
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Feb 12, 2025
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Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee
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Feb 10, 2025
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Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
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Jessie Seal
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