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SRES-471Senate2025-10-28Education

A resolution calling on Congress, schools, and State and local educational agencies to recognize the significant educational implications of dyslexia that must be addressed, and designating October 2025 as "National Dyslexia Awareness Month".

YourVoice.Now Summary

Names October 2025 National Dyslexia Awareness Month — symbolic, with no funding or change in law.

The details

This resolution designates October 2025 as National Dyslexia Awareness Month. It calls on Congress, schools, and state and local education agencies to treat dyslexia as a condition with real educational consequences. The Senate notes that dyslexia may affect as many as 1 in 5 people. It is the most common learning disability, covering 80 to 90 percent of all cases. The reading gap between dyslexic and typical readers opens as early as first grade. The resolution points to early screening and diagnosis as critical. It carries no funding and changes no law.

Congressional Summary

This resolution designates October 2025 as National Dyslexia Awareness Month and calls on Congress, schools, and educational agencies to recognize that dyslexia has significant educational implications that must be addressed.

Legislative Subjects

Commemorative events and holidaysDisability assistanceEducational guidance

Details

Congress
119th
Chamber
Senate
Status
summarized
Action
Passed Senate
Action Date
2025-10-28
Date Added
2026-07-30
Source
Congress.gov →

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