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Should Dyslexia Be Its Own Special Education Category? What Parents Need to Know

Option 2: Bold + Opinion (your voice)

Here we go again… changing labels instead of fixing the real problem.

A new bill would make dyslexia its own category under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

Yes, dyslexia needs attention—but let’s be honest:

👉 Kids aren’t struggling because of the category
👉 They’re struggling because they’re not getting the right support

Focus on services. Always.

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