(a) If a student's performance on an initial screener, level I screening, or level II dyslexia screening under 6 CAR § 91-104 or 6 CAR § 91-105 indicates a need for dyslexia intervention services, the student’s parent or legal guardian shall be:

1. (1) Notified of the results of the dyslexia evaluation; and

2. (2) Provided with information and resource materials, including without limitation:

   1. (A) The characteristics of dyslexia;
   2. (B) Appropriate classroom interventions and accommodations for students with dyslexia; and
   3. (C) The right of the parent or legal guardian to have the student receive an independent, comprehensive dyslexia evaluation by a:

(i) Licensed psychological examiner;

1. (ii) School psychology specialist;

   1. (iii) Licensed speech-language pathologist;

      1. (iv) Certified dyslexia testing specialist; or
      2. (v) Dyslexia therapist.

(b) If a parent or legal guardian chooses to have an independent comprehensive dyslexia evaluation for the student, the parent or legal guardian shall:

1. (1) Select an individual qualified under subdivision (a)(2)(C) of this section to perform the comprehensive dyslexia evaluation; and

2. (2) Cover the cost of the comprehensive dyslexia evaluation.

   1. (c)

3. (1) A school district shall:

   1. (A) Consider the diagnosis from the independent comprehensive dyslexia evaluation; and
   2. (B) Provide the student with interventions determined to be appropriate by the school district from a district dyslexia interventionist.
4. (2) If the school district does not provide intervention based upon the diagnosis, it must notify the student’s parent or guardian of its reasoning.
5. (3) Note. Whether an individual is qualified to conduct an evaluation or provide a diagnosis is dependent upon their licensure.