SOUTH CAROLINA

BRIEF SUMMARY

South Carolina mandates early dyslexia screening, structured interventions, and evidence-based literacy training for teachers. Educators must complete professional development focused on dyslexia identification. Schools are required to communicate regularly with families about intervention plans.

SOUTH CAROLINA LEGISLATIONS AND REGULATIONS

1.  H.4434 Dyslexia Screening and Intervention Law (2018)

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• Summary: This law requires universal screening, evidence-based interventions, and professional development for educators, as well as the establishment of a Learning Disorders Task Force to guide these efforts and ensure statewide implementation and reporting. 
   

• How This Affects Families and Educators: By ensuring early identification of reading difficulties, this law helps teachers provide timely interventions, which can significantly benefit students with dyslexia. Families will have access to resources that support their children's learning needs.
   

• More: H.4434

2.  H.5024 Literacy Coaches and Teachers (2016)
 

• Summary: This law requires the South Carolina Department of Education to provide training to literacy coaches and teachers in grades K-3 on dyslexia and related reading disorders. The training includes evidence-based screenings, instructional methods, and interventions.
   

• How This Affects Families and Educators: The law ensures that educators are trained to recognize and address dyslexia, which can lead to more effective teaching strategies for students with reading difficulties. Families can expect better support for their children’s literacy needs.
   

• More: H.5024