# 119-sres-471: 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".

119-sres-471, 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"., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA] (R-LA); status passed_senate (as of 2026-10-18).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-sres-471
- Congress: 119
- Title: 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".
- Status: passed_senate
- Introduced: 2025-10-28
- Sponsor: Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA] (R-LA)
- Cosponsors: 5
- Policy area: Education
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-18

## 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. - 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.

## Cosponsors (5)

- Sen. Hickenlooper, John W. [D-CO] (D-CO), 2025-10-28T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV] (R-WV), 2025-10-28T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME] (I-ME), 2025-10-28T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA] (D-MA), 2025-10-28T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR] (R-AR), 2025-10-28T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-s-5526: Agricultural Act of 2026
- 119-s-4744: Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
- 119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act
- 119-s-1241: Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025
- 119-s-410: Love Lives On Act of 2025
- 119-s-1816: Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2025

## Sources
- [119-sres-471 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/471)

## Related
- [119-s-5526: Agricultural Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5526)
- [119-s-4744: Take Care of America’s Veterans Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4744)
- [119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1748)
- [119-s-1241: Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1241)
- [119-s-410: Love Lives On Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-410)
- [119-s-1816: Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1816)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-471 (as of 2026-10-18).