Bill · S. 3010· Senate(119-S-3010)
21st Century Dyslexia Act
- Introduced
- 10/15/2025
- Last activity
- 8/5/2026 — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 542.
- Sponsored by
- Bill Cassidy
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 3
- Introduced
- On Calendar
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the ``21st Century Dyslexia Act'', seeks to amend the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. It introduces a specific definition for dyslexia as an unexpected difficulty in reading often caused by phonological processing issues. The bill modifies how specific learning disabilities are categorized within the Act. Additionally, it establishes requirements for the provision of accommodations and services. It mandates that local educational agencies provide equal access to these services for certain groups of children.
Yes· 3 of 7
Would children be better off under this?+7
The bill provides better definitions and access to services for children with dyslexia.
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+7
The bill clarifies the definition of dyslexia and ensures equal access to necessary educational services.
Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities?+7
The bill establishes a specific definition for dyslexia and mandates equal access to accommodations and services for eligible children.
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 for dyslexia in Section 602(a)(2), the bill clarifies that the condition involves unexpected difficulty in reading despite intelligence, often due to phonological processing issues that affect speaking, reading, and spelling.
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Equal Access to Accommodations: Under the new Section 608A, local educational agencies or other agencies are required to provide equal access to accommodations or services for specific eligible children. This includes a positive impact for children from low-income families (Section 608A(1)), children from families with low socioeconomic status (Section 608A(2)), and children who are limited English proficient (Section 608A(3)).
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+2
- Education And Technology
- Increases Public School Funding+2
- 8/5/2026
- Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Cassidy without amendment. Without written report.
- Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 542.
- 7/30/2026
- Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
- 12/4/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/19/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/21/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/15/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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