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 federal special education law to formally recognize dyslexia as a distinct learning disability and ensure schools provide equal access to dyslexia-related accommodations and services for all eligible students, including low-income, economically disadvantaged, and English-language learner children. It adds a statutory definition of dyslexia tied to phonological processing difficulties and requires schools to serve dyslexic students without discrimination based on family income or English proficiency.
Quorum's transparency scan found no buried provisions in 21st Century Dyslexia Act.
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.