In response to OH Governor, Mike DeWine’s proposed budget plan, we’ve seen an uptick in reporting about evidence based, literacy initiatives. Lawmakers will soon be tasked with approving DeWine’s proposed funding for literacy programs based on the science of reading.

You can find DeWine’s initial announcement here.

Structured Literacy is defined as a comprehensive approach to literacy instruction that research has shown to be effective for all students and essential for students with dyslexia. It is also beneficial for English learners (Baker et al., 2014; Gersten et al., 2008; Kamil et al., 2008; Vaughan et al., 2006).

Programs that use structured literacy as their foundation are those advised for use in OH schools as districts begin to implement HB 436.

Visit our HB 436 page to learn more about the specific requirements.

2023 Updates

Proposed OH budget allotments to fund state literacy initiatives have been announced. The OH Dyslexia Guidebook plan for screening, intervention, and remediation of children with dyslexia or displaying dyslexic characteristics and tendencies goes into effect for the 2023-24 school year.

As reported on Cleveland.com: