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HRES 793119th CongressIn Committee
Expressing support for the designation of October 2025 as "National Learning Disabilities Awareness Month".
Introduced: Oct 8, 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26] (D-California)
Civil Rights & JusticeEducation
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This resolution designates October 2025 as National Learning Disabilities Awareness Month, emphasizing the need for early screening, evidence-based instruction, and equitable support for students with specific learning disabilities under IDEA.
Key Points
- 1Defines specific learning disabilities under IDEA, including dyslexia and developmental aphasia.
- 2Highlights racial disparities in reading and math proficiency among students with learning disabilities.
- 3Advocates for universal screening and science-based instructional methods to improve outcomes.
Impact Areas
Students with specific learning disabilitiesBlack and Hispanic student populationsState and local educational agencies
Generated by legislative-analysis-v2 on Oct 10, 2025