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SRES 471119th CongressIntroduced
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".
Introduced: Oct 28, 2025
Sponsor: Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA] (R-Louisiana)
Education
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This Senate resolution designates October 2025 as National Dyslexia Awareness Month and urges Congress, schools, and state/local educational agencies to address dyslexia's significant educational impacts through early screening, evidence-based interventions, and accommodations to ensure student success in academic and life outcomes.
Key Points
- 1Dyslexia affects approximately one in five individuals and constitutes 80-90% of all learning disabilities, requiring urgent educational system recognition and response.
- 2Early screening and diagnosis are critical because the achievement gap between typical readers and dyslexic readers emerges as early as first grade.
- 3The resolution references the First Step Act of 2018 which established the first federal statutory definition of dyslexia for prison inmate screening purposes.
Impact Areas
K-12 students with dyslexia requiring specialized educational supportSchools and educational agencies implementing screening protocols and interventionsCongress and federal policymakers shaping education legislation and fundingState and local education authorities developing curriculum accommodations
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