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Decoding Dyslexia CA
Decoding Dyslexia CA is a grassroots movement driven by California families, educators, and professionals dedicated to improving literacy outcomes for struggling readers, especially those with dyslexia. We work to empower families, advocate for equitable access to evidence-based literacy instruction, and raise dyslexia awareness.
Recent Blogs
It’s Time to Celebrate! Governor Gavin Newsom Signed AB 1454!
It’s time to celebrate! On October 9, 2025, Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 1454 (Rivas, Muratsuchi, Rubio), the Evidence-Based Early Literacy Bill, marking a historic step toward ensuring that every child in California can learn to read. The bill, championed by Decoding Dyslexia CA (DDCA), in partnership with EdVoice, Families in Schools, and the NAACP California-Hawaii State Conference, won unanimous, bipartisan support, passing 78-0 in the Assembly and 38-0 in the Senate, an extraordinary achievement in
10 Year Anniversary of AB 1369 – A Landmark Dyslexia Bill for California
October 8, 2025 marked ten years since Governor Jerry Brown signed AB 1369 into law — a landmark moment for children with dyslexia in California public schools. The law, which DDCA sponsored, was a significant step for improving awareness and support for students with dyslexia in California public schools, but it didn’t stop there. AB 1369 also set in motion further policy shifts aimed at improving literacy teaching and learning
BREAKING: California Senate Unanimously Passes Early Literacy Bill AB 1454!
Bill Now Heads to Governor’s Desk for Final Approval On September 12, the California Senate voted 38-0 to pass Assembly Bill 1454, a landmark early literacy bill that is a critical step towards improving literacy outcomes for California’s 5.8 million public school students. The bill now moves to Governor Gavin Newsom’s desk for his signature. AB 1454 is co-authored by Senators Ben Allen (D-Santa Monica), Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh (R-Yucaipa), Thomas
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AB 1454 is Signed Into Law
Governor Newsom signed AB 1454 on October 9, 2025.
Solution to the Puzzle?
Find out how to help our students with dyslexia in public school.
CA Dyslexia Guidelines
California Department of Education issues guidelines on August 14, 2017.
