Dyslexia: New Definitions and Support for Students
The Senate must act next: a Senate floor vote.
The bill has strong bipartisan support from key senators, but it is currently in the early stages of the committee process and faces a crowded legislative calendar.
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Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
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Introduced in Senate
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Disability rights groups are expressing concern over the 21st Century Dyslexia Act, fearing that reopening IDEA for a narrow bill could lead to broader, harmful amendments. Critics argue the bill's specific definition of dyslexia might exclude students who do not meet certain IQ criteria.
The 21st Century Dyslexia Act, sponsored by Sen. Bill Cassidy, seeks to establish a standalone category for dyslexia in federal law. The debate centers on the bill's use of the word 'unexpected' to describe reading difficulties, a term some researchers argue is tied to flawed identification methods.
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
21st Century Dyslexia Act
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