S 3010 United States Senate · 119th Congress

21st Century Dyslexia Act

This bill amends the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) to formally define dyslexia as a specific learning disability. It adds a clear definition stating dyslexia involves unexpected reading difficulties due to phonological processing challenges, affecting students diagnosed with dyslexia. The bill also requires schools to provide equal access to accommodations and services for all eligible students, specifically including those from low-income families, low socioeconomic backgrounds, and limited English proficiency. These changes ensure dyslexia is explicitly recognized in federal education law and mandate equitable access to support for affected students.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Oct 2025
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Introduced Oct 15, 2025 Last action Aug 5, 2026
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Aug 5, 2026
Upper · Passed
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Cassidy without amendment. Without written report.
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Jul 30, 2026
Upper · Passed
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
upper
Oct 15, 2025
Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
upper
Oct 15, 2025
Introduced
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1 primary · 5 co-sponsors

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