S. 3010, the 21st Century Dyslexia Act, advanced out of committee on July 30, 2026.
S. 3010 — 21st Century Dyslexia Act
What it does
This bill amends the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) to explicitly recognize dyslexia as a distinct disability category and define it as a reading difficulty rooted in phonological processing problems. It requires schools to provide equal access to dyslexia-related accommodations and services to all eligible children, including those from low-income families, low-socioeconomic backgrounds, and limited English proficient students.
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What happens next
S. 3010 advanced out of committee. Next stop: a floor vote.
Who is behind it
Filed by Bill Cassidy. Cosponsored by Cory Booker, Jack Reed, Jim Banks and John Hickenlooper.
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