Evers Signs Wisconsin's First Dyslexia Law

Wisconsin now has its first dyslexia-specific law on the books — giving hope to advocates who’ve been fighting for greater recognition of the common learning disability. Act 86 calls for the creation of a dyslexia guidebook for school districts. Gov. Tony Evers signed the bill into law Wednesday morning, tying it to Wisconsin’s push to improve students’ reading abilities. This comes amid a national discussion about why reading outcomes are stagnant in so many states, including Wisconsin. Kari