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".
SRES 471 is a Senate resolution calling on Congress, schools, and state/local education agencies to acknowledge dyslexia's significant educational impact. It designates October 2025 as "National Dyslexia Awareness Month" to promote recognition of dyslexia as a common learning disability affecting up to 1 in 5 people. The resolution emphasizes the need for early screening, evidence-based interventions, and accommodations to support students with dyslexia in achieving reading fluency and academic success. This is a non-binding awareness measure, not a funding or policy change.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Oct 2025
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Oct 2025
House Passage
President
Introduced Oct 28, 2025
Last action Oct 28, 2025
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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
Oct 28, 2025
Introduced
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7787-7788; text: CR S7787)
upper
Oct 28, 2025
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
Oct 28, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
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1 primary · 5 co-sponsors
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