United StatesHouse resolution would support October 2025 as dyslexia awareness month
The House resolution would urge Congress, schools, and education agencies to recognize dyslexia’s effects on learning and support October 2025 as National Dyslexia Awareness Month.
What it does
The House would support recognizing October 2025 as National Dyslexia Awareness Month. It would urge Congress, schools, and education agencies to recognize dyslexia’s effects on education, without requiring specific action.
Argument forRecognizing dyslexia could draw schools’ attention to reading difficulties and the need for early support.
Argument againstBecause it only urges recognition, the resolution might give families no clear next steps for getting help at school.
More detail
The House would support a dyslexia awareness month and urge recognition of dyslexia’s effects on education. The call is directed to Congress, schools, and state and local education agencies. These statements express support and do not require schools to provide services. The proposed awareness month is October 2025.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Adopted
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2025
- Oct 17Submitted in HouseLatest
- Oct 17Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.Introduced
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