Rhode IslandAN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- RHODE ISLAND LITERACY AND DROPOUT PREVENTION ACT
What it does
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.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- May 605/06/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further studyLatest
- May 105/01/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/06/2026)
- Mar 1303/13/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate EducationIntroduced