(a) The purpose of this part is to establish guidelines for requiring:
- (1) Newly committed inmates to undergo a reading assessment and dyslexia screening during the intake process;
- (2) Inmates who read below the required proficiency level or demonstrate characteristics of dyslexia to be provided with appropriate intervention services;
- (3) That current inmates receive information regarding dyslexia services; and
- (4) That an individual who teaches at a school within the Arkansas Correctional School District demonstrate proficiency and awareness of the best practices of science-based reading instruction.
- (b) Further clarification and information regarding the Arkansas Correctional School District Dyslexia Screening and Intervention Plan may be acquired through the Office of the Superintendent.