Expressing support for the designation of October 2025 as "National Learning Disabilities Awareness Month".

House Resolution

H.Res. 793

119th Congress

Expressing support for the designation of October 2025 as "National Learning Disabilities Awareness Month".

In Committee

Introduced:Oct 8, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Julia Brownley

D - CA

Cosponsors

17

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Education

Summary

Supports designation of October 2025 as National Learning Disabilities Awareness Month. Notes learning disabilities are the most prevalent disability served under IDEA, affecting 32% of special education students, with over 96% not proficient in reading.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

Supports designation of October 2025 as National Learning Disabilities Awareness Month. Notes learning disabilities are the most prevalent disability served under IDEA, affecting 32% of special education students, with over 96% not proficient in reading.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Supports October 2025 as National Learning Disabilities Awareness Month
Notes 32% of special education students have learning disabilities
Cites 96% of LD students not proficient in reading (2023-2024)
Highlights achievement gaps for Black and Hispanic LD students
Calls for early universal screening and evidence-based instruction

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Students with learning disabilities, educators, and families would receive national recognition. Resolution promotes awareness of early intervention and science of reading research without creating binding policy.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Education

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

793, 119th Congress (2025). "Expressing support for the designation of October 2025 as "National Learning Disabilities Awareness Month".". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hres-793