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119-sres-471119th Congress

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".

Sponsored By: Senator Cassidy, Bill [R-LA]

Passed Senate

Summary

National Dyslexia Awareness Month is designated for October 2025 to spotlight that dyslexia has significant educational consequences and to push schools and policymakers toward early screening, evidence-based interventions, and accommodations.

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  • Families and students: Dyslexia is persistent and highly prevalent, affecting as many as 1 in 5 individuals and accounting for 80 to 90 percent of all learning disabilities. Individuals may struggle with decoding while showing strengths in reasoning and problem solving.
  • Schools and educators: The resolution calls on State and local education agencies and schools to address dyslexia through focused, evidence-based supports, noting the achievement gap can appear as early as first grade.
  • Policymakers and corrections: It notes the First Step Act of 2018 created the first federal statutory definition of dyslexia and included a requirement to screen inmates in Federal prisons, underscoring federal recognition of identification and support needs.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Cassidy, Bill [R-LA]

LA • R

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Hickenlooper, John W. [D-CO]

    CO • D

    Sponsored 10/28/2025

  • Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV]

    WV • R

    Sponsored 10/28/2025

  • Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]

    ME • I

    Sponsored 10/28/2025

  • Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA]

    MA • D

    Sponsored 10/28/2025

  • Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR]

    AR • R

    Sponsored 10/28/2025

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