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Student Sues School for Failing to Address Dyslexia

2/20/2026

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  • Aleysha Ortiz, a 19-year-old from Hartford, Connecticut, is suing the Hartford Board of Education for negligence after graduating high school unable to read or write.
  • Despite honors, Ortiz faced learning disabilities, including dyslexia, not addressed in 12 years of public schooling.
  • She relied on technology to complete assignments and is seeking to study public policy at the University of Connecticut.
  • Her mother, Carmen Cruz, seeks accountability to prevent similar experiences.