Bill · H.R. 5769· House(119-HR-5769)
21st Century Dyslexia Act
- Introduced
- 10/17/2025
- Last activity
- 10/17/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Sponsored by
- Erin Houchin
- Cosponsors
- - 4 - 3
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "21st Century Dyslexia Act," aims to amend the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. It seeks to improve provisions specifically relating to dyslexia. The legislation updates the legal definitions of specific learning disabilities to explicitly include dyslexia. It also provides a specific definition for dyslexia centered on phonological processing difficulties. Additionally, the bill mandates that local educational agencies provide equal access to accommodations and services for certain groups.
Yes· 3 of 7
Would children be better off under this?+7
The bill improves educational support and legal recognition for children with dyslexia.
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+7
The bill strengthens the rights of students with dyslexia by explicitly including them in the definition of specific learning disabilities.
Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities?+7
The bill explicitly includes dyslexia under the definition of specific learning disabilities to improve legal recognition and support.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Clearer Definition of Dyslexia: By adding a specific definition in Section 2(a)(2), the bill defines dyslexia as an unexpected difficulty in reading caused by phonological processing issues that affects speaking, reading, and spelling.
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Expanded Eligibility Recognition: The bill updates the definition of specific learning disabilities in Section 2(a)(1) to explicitly include "dyslexia," which may help in identifying the condition.
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Equal Access to Accommodations: Under Section 2(b), the bill requires educational agencies to provide equal access to accommodations and services for specific vulnerable groups, including children from low-income families, families with low socioeconomic status, and children who are limited English proficient.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+7Good For People With Disabilities+7Good For Low Income Households+5Good For Hispanic Americans+4
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Disability Rights+7Improves Poverty Reduction+3
- Education And Technology
- Increases Public School Funding+2
- 1/12/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/9/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 10/17/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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