· RI legislature · 2026

AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- RHODE ISLAND LITERACY AND DROPOUT PREVENTION ACT

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.

Sponsor

Bob Britto (D-RI)

Introduced

2026-03-13

Policy area

Education

Latest action

03/13/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Education