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21st Century Dyslexia Act

USA118th CongressHR-6052| House 
| Updated: 10/25/2023
Erin Houchin

Erin Houchin

Republican Representative

Indiana

Cosponsors (8)
Frank J. Mrvan (Democratic)J. French Hill (Republican)Bruce Westerman (Republican)Harriet M. Hageman (Republican)Larry Bucshon (Republican)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Eric Burlison (Republican)

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
21st Century Dyslexia Act This bill addresses the education of children with disabilities, with a particular focus on children with dyslexia. Currently, dyslexia is listed as one of the disabilities under the definition of specific learning disability in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This bill instead removes dyslexia from the definition of specific learning disability and establishes a stand-alone definition for dyslexia within the IDEA. Specifically, the bill defines dyslexia for purposes of the IDEA as an unexpected difficulty in reading for an individual who has the intelligence to be a much better reader, most commonly caused by a difficulty in the phonological processing (the appreciation of the individual sounds of spoken language), which affects the ability of an individual to speak, read, and spell. Additionally, the bill requires a local educational agency or other agency, in determining eligibility for or providing an accommodation or service under the IDEA, to provide equal access to (1) children from low-income families, (2) children from families with low socioeconomic status, and (3) children who are limited English proficient.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-7610
21st Century Dyslexia Act
Oct 25, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-3121
Introduced in Senate
Oct 25, 2023
Introduced in House
Oct 25, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-7610
    21st Century Dyslexia Act


  • October 25, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-3121
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 25, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • October 25, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

Education

Related Bills

  • S 118-3121: 21st Century Dyslexia Act

21st Century Dyslexia Act

USA118th CongressHR-6052| House 
| Updated: 10/25/2023
21st Century Dyslexia Act This bill addresses the education of children with disabilities, with a particular focus on children with dyslexia. Currently, dyslexia is listed as one of the disabilities under the definition of specific learning disability in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This bill instead removes dyslexia from the definition of specific learning disability and establishes a stand-alone definition for dyslexia within the IDEA. Specifically, the bill defines dyslexia for purposes of the IDEA as an unexpected difficulty in reading for an individual who has the intelligence to be a much better reader, most commonly caused by a difficulty in the phonological processing (the appreciation of the individual sounds of spoken language), which affects the ability of an individual to speak, read, and spell. Additionally, the bill requires a local educational agency or other agency, in determining eligibility for or providing an accommodation or service under the IDEA, to provide equal access to (1) children from low-income families, (2) children from families with low socioeconomic status, and (3) children who are limited English proficient.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-7610
21st Century Dyslexia Act
Oct 25, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-3121
Introduced in Senate
Oct 25, 2023
Introduced in House
Oct 25, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-7610
    21st Century Dyslexia Act


  • October 25, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-3121
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 25, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • October 25, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Erin Houchin

Erin Houchin

Republican Representative

Indiana

Cosponsors (8)
Frank J. Mrvan (Democratic)J. French Hill (Republican)Bruce Westerman (Republican)Harriet M. Hageman (Republican)Larry Bucshon (Republican)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Eric Burlison (Republican)

Education and Workforce Committee

Education

Related Bills

  • S 118-3121: 21st Century Dyslexia Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted