SRES 849 United States Senate · 118th Congress

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 2024 as "National Dyslexia Awareness Month".

This resolution calls on Congress, schools, and state/local educational agencies to acknowledge dyslexia's significant impact on learning, particularly its effect on reading skills. It designates October 2024 as "National Dyslexia Awareness Month" to highlight the need for early screening and evidence-based support. The resolution emphasizes that dyslexia - a common learning disability affecting up to 1 in 5 people - requires focused intervention to help students achieve reading fluency and academic success. It does not create new laws but urges educational institutions to prioritize addressing dyslexia's educational challenges.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Sep 2024
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Sep 2024
House Passage
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Introduced Sep 24, 2024 Last action Sep 24, 2024
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Sep 24, 2024
Introduced
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6382; text: CR S6374-6375)
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Sep 24, 2024
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Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
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Sep 24, 2024
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