N.J. Stat. § 18A:40-5.4

Current through L. 2023, c. 320.
Section 18A:40-5.4 - Comprehensive assessment for the learning disorder

In the event that a student is determined through the screening conducted pursuant to section 3 of this act to possess one or more potential indicators of dyslexia or other reading disabilities, the board of education shall ensure that the student receives a comprehensive assessment for the learning disorder. In the event that a diagnosis of dyslexia or other reading disability is confirmed by the comprehensive assessment, the board of education shall provide appropriate evidence-based intervention strategies to the student, including intense instruction on phonemic awareness, phonics and fluency, vocabulary, and reading comprehension.

N.J.S. § 18A:40-5.4

Added by L. , c. 210,s. 4, eff. 1/17/2014.