United StatesHouse would back October 2026 learning disabilities awareness month
The House would support an October 2026 awareness month and urges state and local education agencies to keep meeting students’ needs through public education.
What it does
The House would support designating October 2026 as National Learning Disabilities Awareness Month.
The resolution calls on state and local education agencies to keep meeting these students’ needs through a free public education suited to them.
Argument forAn awareness month could draw attention to learning disabilities and the instruction and support that may help students succeed.
Argument againstThe resolution calls for schools to continue meeting students’ needs, but that call alone may not ensure students receive the instruction and support they need.
More detail
The House expresses support for designating October 2026 as National Learning Disabilities Awareness Month. The designation concerns awareness of learning disabilities. The supported designation is for October 2026.
The resolution calls on state and local education agencies to continue meeting the needs of students with specific learning disabilities through a free appropriate public education. The call covers state and local education agencies and students with specific learning disabilities.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Adopted
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Oct 1Submitted in HouseLatest
- Oct 1Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.Introduced
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