UBER Act

Senate Bill

S. 3121

119th Congress

UBER Act

In Committee

Introduced:Nov 6, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Tommy Tuberville

Senator

Republican

AL

Cosponsors

1

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Policy Area

Education

Summary

The 21st Century Dyslexia Act aims to improve the education of children with dyslexia by establishing a clear definition of dyslexia in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and requiring equal access to services for children from low-income families, families with low socioeconomic status, and children who are limited English proficient.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

SponsorTommy Tuberville (R-AL)

Introduced11/6/2025

StatusRead twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

ChamberSenate

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UBER Act

The 21st Century Dyslexia Act aims to improve the education of children with dyslexia by establishing a clear definition of dyslexia in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and requiring equal access to services for children from low-income f

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The 21st Century Dyslexia Act aims to improve the education of children with dyslexia by establishing a clear definition of dyslexia in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and requiring equal access to services for children from low-income families, families with low socioeconomic status, and children who are limited English proficient.

Bill Number: 3121
Sponsor: Tommy Tuberville (R-AL)
Introduced: 11/6/2025
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Policy Area: Education

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Fact Sheet

Title: UBER Act
Bill Number: 3121
Sponsor: Tommy Tuberville (R-AL)
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Introduced: 11/6/2025
Summary: The 21st Century Dyslexia Act aims to improve the education of children with dyslexia by establishing a clear definition of dyslexia in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and requiring equal access to services for children from low-income families, families with low socioeconomic

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

The 21st Century Dyslexia Act aims to improve the education of children with dyslexia by establishing a clear definition of dyslexia in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and requiring equal access to services for children from low-income families, families with low socioeconomic status, and children who are limited English proficient.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

21st Century Dyslexia Act This bill addresses the education of children with disabilities, with a particular focus on children with dyslexia. Currently, dyslexia is listed as one of the disabilities under the definition of specific learning disability in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This bill instead removes dyslexia from the definition of specific learning disability and establishes a stand-alone definition for dyslexia within the IDEA. Specifically, the bill defines dyslexia for purposes of the IDEA as an unexpected difficulty in reading for an individual who has the intelligence to be a much better reader, most commonly caused by a difficulty in the phonological processing (the appreciation of the individual sounds of spoken language), which affects the ability of an individual to speak, read, and spell. Additionally, the bill requires a local educational agency or other agency, in determining eligibility for or providing an accommodation or service under the IDEA, to provide equal access to (1) children from low-income families, (2) children from families with low socioeconomic status, and (3) children who are limited English proficient.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Removes dyslexia from the definition of 'specific learning disability' and establishes a stand-alone definition for 'dyslexia' in IDEA
Defines dyslexia as an unexpected difficulty in reading caused by issues with phonological processing, which affects a person's ability to speak, read, and spell
Requires local educational agencies to provide equal access to IDEA services and accommodations for children from low-income families, families with low socioeconomic status, and children who are limited English proficient

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would directly benefit children with dyslexia by ensuring they receive appropriate support and services in school. It would also help address disparities in access to these services for children from disadvantaged backgrounds. If enacted, the bill could improve educational outcomes and opportunities for a significant number of students nationwide.