21st Century Dyslexia Act
Sponsored By: Senator Cassidy, Bill [R-LA]
Introduced
Summary
Would recognize dyslexia within the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and require schools to provide equal access to dyslexia accommodations.
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- Students and families: Would add a formal definition of dyslexia that highlights unexpected reading difficulty and problems with phonological processing, clarifying which students qualify for reading and spelling supports.
- Low-income and limited-English students: Would require local educational agencies to provide equal access to accommodations and services for eligible children from low-income families, families with low socioeconomic status, and those who are limited English proficient.
- Schools and districts: Would change eligibility and service rules so schools must consider dyslexia when determining accommodations, which could alter assessments and how services are delivered.
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New dyslexia rules for schools
If enacted, this bill would add dyslexia to IDEA's list of learning disabilities and give a statutory definition. The definition describes dyslexia as an unexpected reading difficulty often caused by trouble with phonological processing. It would also require schools and local education agencies to provide equal access to IDEA accommodations and services for all eligible children, including children from low-income families, children from low socioeconomic backgrounds, and children who are limited English proficient. These changes would take effect upon enactment.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Cassidy, Bill [R-LA]
LA • R
Cosponsors
John Hickenlooper
CO • D
Sponsored 10/15/2025
Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI]
RI • D
Sponsored 10/15/2025
Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]
AK • R
Sponsored 10/21/2025
Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
NJ • D
Sponsored 11/19/2025
Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN]
IN • R
Sponsored 12/4/2025
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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