Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill

HB 1124: 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.

In committee Last action February 12, 2025: Sponsor(s) Added.

Plain-language summary

HB 1124 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: 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. Primary sponsor: Andrew Farmer (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 12, 2025): Sponsor(s) Added.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Andrew Farmer (Republican).