Bill > S3010

This bill, known as the 21st Century Dyslexia Act, proposes to amend the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) to improve provisions related to dyslexia. The bill introduces a formal definition of dyslexia as an unexpected difficulty in reading for individuals with the intelligence to read better, typically caused by challenges in phonological processing that impact speaking, reading, and spelling. It updates existing language to explicitly include dyslexia within the definitions of specific learning disabilities. Additionally, the bill mandates that local educational agencies provide equal access to accommodations and services for all eligible children, with specific attention to children from low-income families, low socioeconomic backgrounds, and those with limited English proficiency. By making these changes, the bill aims to ensure that students with dyslexia receive appropriate educational support and recognition, regardless of their economic or linguistic background.

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