HB 1124 Tennessee House · 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.

HB 1124 requires all Tennessee public schools to screen every student for dyslexia and mandates the Orton-Gillingham teaching method for students in kindergarten through fifth grade who show dyslexia characteristics. The bill amends education code to specify universal screening (Section 1), require Orton-Gillingham instruction for K-5 students with dyslexia (Section 2), and update educator training requirements to include this method (Section 4). It takes effect for the 2025-2026 school year, applying to all Local Education Agencies (LEAs). This policy directly affects K-5 students identified with dyslexia and educators responsible for their instruction.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Feb 2025
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Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2025 Last action Feb 12, 2025
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Feb 12, 2025
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P2C, ref. to Education Committee
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Feb 12, 2025
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Assigned to s/c Education Administration Subcommittee
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Feb 10, 2025
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Andrew Farmer
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