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HB 7909

Rhode Island - Session 2026

House introduced 2026-04-03
Education
Bill Details

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

Summary

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
O'Brien
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-02-27 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-04-03 Status introduced
2026-04-03 Latest Action Placed on House Calendar (04/09/2026)
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