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FEDERALhearing transcript

Hearing on the Research Excellence and Advancements for Dyslexia (READ) Act

Original title: DYSLEXIA AND THE NEED TO READ: H.R. 3033, THE RESEARCH EXCELLENCE AND ADVANCEMENTS FOR DYSLEXIA ACT

January 1, 2016

dyslexiaeducationresearchNational Science FoundationH.R. 3033

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing marks a legislative step toward potentially increasing federal research funding for dyslexia, which impacts an estimated 8.5 million schoolchildren and one in six Americans.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Schoolchildren with dyslexia

The proposed research aims to improve diagnostic and support services available in educational settings.

National Science Foundation

The agency would be tasked with prioritizing and managing new research initiatives regarding dyslexia.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2016.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology held a hearing to discuss H.R. 3033, the READ Act, which aims to prioritize federal research funding for dyslexia through the National Science Foundation. The hearing featured testimony from education and research experts regarding the prevalence of dyslexia and the need for improved diagnostic and support tools for students.

Key Facts

  • The hearing focused on H.R. 3033, the Research Excellence and Advancements for Dyslexia (READ) Act.
  • The bill proposes prioritizing investments in dyslexia research conducted by the National Science Foundation.
  • Dyslexia is estimated to affect 8.5 million schoolchildren in the United States.
  • Approximately one in six Americans is estimated to be affected by dyslexia in some form.
  • The Congressional Dyslexia Caucus currently includes more than 100 members of Congress.
  • The hearing took place on September 30, 2015, in the Rayburn House Office Building.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the goal of the READ Act?
The READ Act aims to prioritize federal research funding for dyslexia through the National Science Foundation.
How many people are affected by dyslexia according to the committee?
The committee stated that dyslexia affects an estimated 8.5 million schoolchildren and one in six Americans.

Why It Matters

This hearing marks a legislative step toward potentially increasing federal research funding for dyslexia, which impacts an estimated 8.5 million schoolchildren and one in six Americans.

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policy shift90% confidence

Focus on NSF Research

The committee is explicitly pushing to shift or prioritize National Science Foundation funding toward specific learning disability research.

National Science FoundationH.R. 3033

Connected Entities

personRachel Robillard“Assistant Director, 504 Services and Response to Intervention, Austin ISD”Map →
personLamar S. Smith“Chairman of the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology”Map →
personJulia Brownley“Former Science Committee Member and co-chair of the Congressional Dyslexia Caucu”Map →
personBarbara Wilson“Co-Founder and President, Wilson Language Training”Map →
personPaula Tallal“Senior Research Scientist, Center for Human Development, UC San Diego”Map →
organizationNational Science Foundation“The federal agency tasked with conducting the research proposed in the bill”Map →

Sources

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  • Controversy10
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  • Entertainment5
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  • Buzz20
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