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Dyslexia Awareness Month: Calling Schools to Improve Student Support.

The U.S. Senate designated October 2024 as National Dyslexia Awareness Month. The resolution calls on Congress and all educational institutions to recognize that dyslexia has significant learning implications requiring early diagnosis and intervention. The goal is to ensure that the 1 in 5 individuals affected by dyslexia receive necessary support in school and life.
Key points
October 2024 is officially designated as National Dyslexia Awareness Month to boost public awareness.
Federal and local schools are urged to provide early screening and effective, evidence-based interventions for students with dyslexia.
The resolution highlights that dyslexia affects up to 1 in 5 individuals and is the most common learning disability.
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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".
Print number: SRES 849
Sponsor: Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA]
Process start date: 2024-09-24