S.3078

Redefines dyslexia to mean a specific learning disability characterized by difficulties in word reading and/or spelling that involve accuracy, speed, or both and vary depending on the orthography.

Introduced·3/13/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S3078 redefines dyslexia and mandates literacy programs for students with dyslexia.

Rhode Island S3078 redefines dyslexia as a specific learning disability characterized by difficulties in word reading and/or spelling that involve accuracy, speed, or both and vary depending on the orthography. The bill mandates literacy programs for students with dyslexia, including screening for all children entering school, supplementary literacy instruction for educationally disadvantaged students, and targeted assistance for students with dyslexia.

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Where it stands

Current
Education Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

DDD
3
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Education: Be held for further study

8 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Absent

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Calendar

May 6

12:00 AM

Senate Education Hearing

History

May 6

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

May 1

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/06/2026)

Mar 13

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Education