Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island SB 3078
AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- RHODE ISLAND LITERACY AND DROPOUT PREVENTION ACT
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Bissaillon (Democratic)
- McKenney (Democratic)
- Britto (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· 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.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- May 6, 2026 · Legislature
05/06/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - May 1, 2026 · Legislature
05/01/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/06/2026) - Mar 13, 2026 · Senate
03/13/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Education