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
President
Introduced Sep 24, 2024
Last action Sep 24, 2024
Floor votes
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This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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Total actions
3
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Amendments
1
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)
upper
Sep 24, 2024
Upper · Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
upper
Sep 24, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 6 co-sponsors
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