CDSS has released a validated Spanish language learning disabilities screening tool. Counties are to begin using the tool for Spanish speaking clients immediately. The tool must be administered either by a bilingual staff member or with a Spanish speaking interpreter. Counties must offer learning disability screening at the first Welfare-to-Work contact (orientation or appraisal) or at the latest at assessment. This offer must be made both verbally and in writing.
CDSS does not have a learning disability screening tool for languages other than English or Spanish. For other languages, counties must perform learning disability screening based on discussion with and observation of the client. Counties must refer clients whose primary language is not English or Spanish for learning disability screening. (See ACL 15-101.) ACL 16-93 (November 21, 2016).