DelawareDelaware lawmakers designate every October as Dyslexia Awareness Month
After both chambers passed the resolution, Delaware recognizes every October as Dyslexia Awareness Month, drawing attention to a condition that can make reading and spelling hard.
What it does
Delaware's House and Senate designated every October as Dyslexia Awareness Month. They point to early reading help for children with dyslexia as a reason to raise awareness.
Argument forThe yearly designation could encourage families and teachers to notice dyslexia sooner and seek reading help while children are young.
Argument againstThe designation might raise awareness without ensuring children receive early reading help, since the resolution does not require schools to provide it.
More detail
The House and Senate designated October as Dyslexia Awareness Month. The designation applies across Delaware. The designation applies every October.
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- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
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History
- 2025
- Jun 18Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENTPassed 2nd Chamber
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- Vote recorded Consent Calendar Number 12. Result: pass.Lower
- Jun 18Passed in House by Voice VotePassed 1st Chamber
- Jun 18Introduced in HouseIntroduced
- Jun 18Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENTPassed 2nd Chamber
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