Dyslexia Special Measures Act, 2022

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THE DYSLEXIA SPECIAL MEASURES ACT, 2022 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
                                                         CONTENTS 
 
1. Short title, extent and commencement 
2. Definitions 
3. Right of dyslexic, etc. to education 
4. Identification and screening test 
5. Special educators 
6. Instructional services 
7. Appointment of dyslexia therapists 
8. Bar on disciplinary measures 
9. Handbook 
10. Awareness programs 
11. Power to make rules 
 
  
 

 
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THE DYSLEXIA SPECIAL MEASURES ACT, 2022 
ACT NO. XXIV OF 2022 
[21st October, 2022] 
to provide for special measures for the education of children suffering from dyslexia and /or associated 
disorders 
 
WHEREAS it is expedient to provide for special measures for the education of children 
suffering from dyslexia and associated disorders; their identification; appropriate instructional services 
to them; institutions for the therapy of such children; awareness programs for public and to deal with 
ancillary matters; 
 
It is hereby enacted as follows:— 
 
1. Short title, extent and commencement.  — (1) This Act may be called the Dyslexia 
Special Measures Act, 2022. 
(2) It shall extend to the Islamabad Capital Territory. 
(3) It shall come into force at once. 
 
2. Definitions. —In this Act unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context, __ 
(a) “associated disorders” include but is not limited to dysgraphia, dyscalculia and 
dyspraxia, ‘dysgraphia’ refers to difficulties in the ability to write, primarily in 
terms of handwriting and content; ‘dyscalculia’ refers to difficulties in the 
ability to learn class/age  appropriate mathematics; ‘dyspraxia’ refers to 
difficulties of motor coordination usually apparent in childhood; 
(b) “child” means a child having dyslexia or, associated disorder who is below the 
age of eighteen years; 
(c) “dyslexia” means a disorder manifested by a difficulty in learning to read, write, 
or spell, despite conventional instruction,  adequate intelligence, and socio -
cultural opportunity; 
(d) “Government” means the Federal Government; 
(e) “rules” means rules framed under this Act; and 
(f) “special educator” includes teachers, trainers, resource persons trained to 
address the general and particular learning needs of children with dyslexia or 
associated disorders. 
3. Right of dyslexic, etc. to education . — (1) All children with dyslexia or associated 
disorder have a right to education to enable the full development of their human potential, sense of 
dignity and self-worth; to develop their personality, talents and creativity, mental and physical abilities 
to their fullest potential; and to enable their effective participation in an inclusive society. 
 
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(2) No child with dyslexia or a ssociated disorder shall be excluded from the education 
system on the basis of it, and the Government shall ensure that  all persons with dyslexia or associated 
disorder, especially girls, have access to education, without discrimination and on an equal basis with 
others, at all levels. 
 
4. Identification and screening test .— (1) The Government shall prescribe procedure 
for identifying children having dyslexia or associated disorder. 
(2) It shall also ensure the dyslexia and associated disorder screening test of all the children 
at the time of their admission in schools. 
5. Special educators.— (1) Every school shall have a staff of special educators who have 
the requisite qualifications and training to cater to the needs of students with dyslexia or associated  
disorder. 
(2) Teachers in all types of schools shall be imparted orientation and training to understand 
specific needs of children with dyslexia or associated disorder. 
6. Instructional services.— (1) All schools shall provide appropriate instructional services 
and other accommodations to the children identified having dyslexia or associated disorder. 
(2) They shall ensure that instructions to the children having dyslexia or associated disorder 
are simple, clear, and complete. 
(3) Once a child has been identified with dyslexia or associated disorder, the child or parent 
shall be entitled to ask for specific instructions for that child’s specific needs. 
7. Appointment of dyslexia therapists.— (1) The Government shall appoint sufficient 
number of professional dyslexia therapists in every school having children identified with dyslexia or 
associated disorder. 
(2) It shall also ensure that training programs for such therapists are conducted on regular 
basis and at least once in a calendar year. 
8. Bar on disciplinary measures.— No child shall be subjected to physical  punishment 
or mental harassment or in any manner discriminated on the basis of dyslexia or associated disorder. 
9. Handbook.— All schools shall develop and maintain a handbook for use in the schools 
for guidance of children, parents and teachers about dyslexia and associated disorders. 
 
10. Awareness programs. — (1) The Government shall conduct, sponsor,  encourage, 
support or promote awareness programs to ensure that rights recognized in this Act are respected, 
protected and promoted. 
 
(2) Such programs should aim at enabling both state and civil society to  recognize the 
capabilities of children with dyslexia or associated disorders; to combat the stereotypes, prejudices and 
harmful practices which impede their active participation in the field of education. 
11. Power to make rules.— The Government may, by notification in the official Gazette, 
make rules for carrying out the purposes of this Act within one hundred and twenty days. 
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                                    RGN Date: 08-01-2026