Senate Resolution
S.Res. 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".
Primary Sponsor
Bill Cassidy
R - LA
Cosponsors
5
Quick Stats
Policy Area
Summary
Designates October 2025 as "National Dyslexia Awareness Month" and calls on Congress, schools, and educational agencies to address the significant educational implications of dyslexia. The resolution highlights that dyslexia affects 1 in 5 individuals, accounts for 80-90% of learning disabilities, and emphasizes the importance of early screening and evidence-based intervention.
Latest Action
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7787-7788; text: CR S7787)
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Designates October 2025 as "National Dyslexia Awareness Month" and calls on Congress, schools, and educational agencies to address the significant educational implications of dyslexia. The resolution highlights that dyslexia affects 1 in 5 individuals, accounts for 80-90% of learning disabilities, and emphasizes the importance of early screening and evidence-based intervention.
- Bill Number
- 471
- Introduced
- 10/28/2025
- Status
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimou
- Policy Area
- Education
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Fact Sheet
- 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".
- Bill Number
- 471
- Sponsor
- No sponsor
- Status
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimou
- Introduced
- 10/28/2025
- Summary
- Designates October 2025 as "National Dyslexia Awareness Month" and calls on Congress, schools, and educational agencies to address the significant educational implications of dyslexia. The resolution highlights that dyslexia affects 1 in 5 individuals, accounts for 80-90% of learning disabilities, a
Data from Congress.gov
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