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Compulsory dyslexia tests in schools

Closed 55 signatures

What the petition asks

At the moment there aren't compulsory tests for dyslexia in primary schools so thousands of children struggle through their school life without knowing that they have it. This needs to change so that they can receive support and advice to help them.

Timeline

25 Jul 2016 Petition opened for signatures
25 Jan 2017 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 55
Status Closed
Opened 25 Jul 2016
Closed 25 Jan 2017

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.