PennsylvaniaPennsylvania Senate would recognize Down Syndrome Awareness Month
The Pennsylvania Senate would recognize October 2026 as Down Syndrome Awareness Month and honor the contributions of people with Down syndrome and their families.
What it does
The Senate would recognize October 2026 as Down Syndrome Awareness Month in Pennsylvania and honor the contributions of people with Down syndrome and their families.
Argument forRecognizing the month and people's contributions could help more Pennsylvanians notice the lives and achievements of people with Down syndrome.
Argument againstA month of recognition may do little by itself to expand services or support for people with Down syndrome and their families.
More detail
The Senate would recognize October 2026 as Down Syndrome Awareness Month in Pennsylvania and recognize the contributions of people with Down syndrome and their families. The recognition covers Pennsylvania and applies to October 2026. The recognition applies to October 2026.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
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Looking ahead
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History
- 2026
- Sep 30Referred to Rules & Executive NominationsIntroduced
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