United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 5 R · 3 D cosponsors

HR 5769 — 21st Century Dyslexia Act

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced October 17, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

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Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 8 sponsors

    1 primary, 7 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (5 R · 3 D) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

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.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill expands definitions related to dyslexia and mandates equal access to accommodations and services for eligible children under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

  • 20 U.S.C. 1401

    or specific learning disabilities → specific learning disabilities, or dyslexia

    The definition of 'child with a disability' now specifically includes dyslexia along with existing specific learning disabilities.

  • 20 U.S.C. 1401

    The term 'dyslexia' means 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.

    Defines dyslexia explicitly for the first time in the law.

  • 20 U.S.C. 1401

    dyslexia,

    Removes the word 'dyslexia' from a list within existing law to adjust subsequent categories.

  • 20 U.S.C. 1401

    or of environmental → or dyslexia

    Modifies a clause to include dyslexia as a condition considered for special educational services.

  • SEC. 608A. PROVISION OF ACCOMMODATIONS AND SERVICES. In determining eligibility for, or providing, an accommodation or service under this title, a local educational agency or other agency shall provide equal access, to the accommodation or service, to all eligible children, including eligible children who are-- (1) children from low-income families; (2) children from families with low socioeconomic status; and (3) children who are limited English proficient.

    Establishes new requirements for equal access to accommodations and services for children from specific disadvantaged backgrounds.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 7 co-sponsors · 539 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (7)

Not signed on (539)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 5769 do?
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.
Who sponsors HR 5769?
HR 5769 is sponsored by Houchin, Erin (Republican), Hageman, Harriet M. (Republican), Westerman, Bruce (Republican), Mrvan, Frank J. (Democratic), Neguse, Joe (Democratic), Hill, J. French (Republican), Vindman, Eugene Simon (Democratic), and Reschenthaler, Guy (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 5769?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced October 17, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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