State Dyslexia Laws

Listed below are current state laws related to dyslexia. You can click on column heads to re-order the list. as needed.

If you know of a specific statute that should be added to the list, please leave a comment below.

You will also find reports and publications issued by various states here:  Resource Links: State Educational Resources.

Table updated September 26, 2023

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2023 New & Pending Legislation

This table lists bills that are pending or being acted upon in various state legislatures during 2023.  The table includes a global search utility, allowing search by state, keyword, status, or bill number. 

Table updated November 4, 2023

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2023 New Laws Enacted

This table lists new laws related to dyslexia that have been enacted in 2023.  The table includes a global search utility, allowing search by state, keyword, status, or bill number. 


Table updated September 26, 2023

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2022 New & Pending Legislation

This table lists bills that are pending or being acted upon in various state legislatures during 2022.  The table includes a global search utility, allowing search by state, keyword, status, or bill number. 

Table updated January 13, 2023

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2022 New Laws Enacted

This table lists new laws related to dyslexia that have been enacted in 2022.  The table includes a global search utility, allowing search by state, keyword, status, or bill number. 


Table updated August 7, 2023

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2021 New & Pending Legislation

This table lists bills that are pending or being acted upon in various state legislatures during 2021.  The table includes a global search utility, allowing search by state, keyword, status, or bill number. 

Table updated November 20, 2021

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Kentucky – 2018 – HB 187 – Dyslexia Definition and Programs

KentuckyCreates a new section of KRS Chapter 158 to define “dyslexia” and “qualified dyslexia screening tool”.

Requires the Department of Education to make available a dyslexia toolkit that includes guidance on the instruction of students displaying characteristics of dyslexia.

Requires the Department of Education to collaborate with the Kentucky Collaborative Center for Literacy Development to update professional development for teachers related to dyslexia.

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2020 New & Pending Legislation

This table lists bills that are pending or being acted upon in various state legislatures during 2020.  The table includes a global search utility, allowing search by state, key word, status, or bill number. 
Table updated February 7, 2022

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