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

SB 1056: 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: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee

Plain-language summary

SB 1056 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate 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: Jessie Seal (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 12, 2025): Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Jessie Seal (Republican).