# 119-hr-5769: 21st Century Dyslexia Act

119-hr-5769, 21st Century Dyslexia Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Houchin, Erin [R-IN-9] (R-IN); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-10-24).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-5769
- Congress: 119
- Title: 21st Century Dyslexia Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-10-17
- Sponsor: Rep. Houchin, Erin [R-IN-9] (R-IN)
- Cosponsors: 8
- Policy area: Education
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-24

## Summary

**Explicitly recognize dyslexia** in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and require equal access to accommodations and services for students who qualify under that law. The bill would add a clear definition of dyslexia and ensure it is treated like other specific learning disabilities when schools determine eligibility and provide supports. - Families and students: Parents would have a clearer path to seek evaluations and supports because dyslexia is defined as an unexpected difficulty in reading tied to problems with phonological processing. This makes dyslexia a named condition under IDEA's eligibility rules. - Local educational agencies and schools: Schools would need to treat dyslexia the same as other specified learning disabilities when providing accommodations and services. That includes applying eligibility and service rules to students with dyslexia. - Low-income, low‑socioeconomic status, and limited English proficient students: The bill explicitly names these groups and would require equal access to accommodations and related services for eligible children in these populations.

## Cosponsors (8)

- Rep. Hageman, Harriet M. [R-WY-At Large] (R-WY), 2025-10-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Westerman, Bruce [R-AR-4] (R-AR), 2025-10-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Mrvan, Frank J. [D-IN-1] (D-IN), 2025-10-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2] (D-CO), 2025-10-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Kiley, Kevin [I-CA-3] (I-CA), 2026-10-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Hill, J. French [R-AR-2] (R-AR), 2025-12-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7] (D-VA), 2025-12-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Reschenthaler, Guy [R-PA-14] (R-PA), 2026-01-12T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Dyslexia named under special education law: benefit, medium. If enacted, this bill would name and define dyslexia in the federal special education law. Schools would treat dyslexia as a listed disability for evaluation and services. This could make it easier to get testing and school-based reading support. Changes would start upon enactment.
- Equal access to special education services: benefit, low. If enacted, schools and agencies would have to give equal access to accommodations and services to all eligible children. That includes eligible children from low-income families and children who are limited English proficient. The rule would apply when deciding eligibility and when providing the h…

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## Sources
- [119-hr-5769 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5769)

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- [119-hr-842: Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage A…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-842)
- [119-hr-2853: Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2853)
- [119-hr-2725: Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2725)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-5769 (as of 2026-10-24).