United StatesSenate calls on schools to address dyslexia’s effects on learning
The Senate urges Congress and education leaders to address dyslexia’s effects on learning and names October 2025 as National Dyslexia Awareness Month.
What it does
The Senate calls on Congress, schools, and state and local education agencies to recognize dyslexia’s effects on learning. It does not require specific school services.
The Senate designates October 2025 as National Dyslexia Awareness Month. This provision names the month but does not set up activities or services.
Argument forCalling attention to dyslexia could encourage schools to recognize reading difficulties early and consider support for affected students.
Argument againstThe call for recognition could leave schools without clear next steps because it specifies no screening, teaching, or support requirements.
More detail
The Senate urges Congress, schools, and state and local education agencies to recognize that dyslexia affects learning and needs attention. The request concerns the educational needs of people with dyslexia. The resolution makes a request; it does not require schools to provide specific services.
The Senate names October 2025 as National Dyslexia Awareness Month. The designation recognizes dyslexia through a national awareness month. The designation applies to October 2025.
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- Introduced
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Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2025
- Oct 28Introduced in SenateLatest
- Oct 28Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7787-7788; text: CR S7787)Adopted
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