Screening for Risk of Reading Difficulties FAQs
Frequently asked questions (FAQs) and answers regarding the LEA requirements for Screening for Risk of Reading Difficulties.For purposes of these FAQs, the term California Department of Education is referred to as CDE; Education Code is referred to as EC; the term English Language Arts is referred to as ELA; the term English Language Development is referred to as ELD; the term Local Educational Agency is referred to as LEA; the term Individuals with Disabilities Education Act is referred to as IDEA; the term Individualized Education Plan is referred to as IEP; the term Reading Difficulties Risk Screener Selection Panel is referred to as Panel.
California Education Code Section 53008
Purpose of the Requirement to Screen Pupils for Risk of Reading Difficulties
Local Educational Agency Adoption of Screening Instrument(s)
Use of Screening Instruments for Multilingual and English Learner Pupils
Eligibility
Administration of Screenings
Information for Parents and Guardians
Exceptions
Use of Screening Results
Post-Screening Services to Pupils
Creating the Approved List of Screening Instruments
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Last Reviewed: Wednesday, July 30, 2025
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