Bill · H.Res. 1592· House(119-HRES-1592)
Expressing support for the designation of October 2026 as "National Learning Disabilities Awareness Month".
- Introduced
- 10/1/2026
- Last activity
- 10/1/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Sponsored by
- Julia Brownley
- Cosponsors
- - 21 - 4
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution expresses support for designating October 2026 as National Learning Disabilities Awareness Month. It notes that learning disabilities are the most common disability among students served under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. The text points out that most students with these disabilities were not proficient in reading or math during the 2023-2024 academic year. It highlights that Black and Hispanic students with learning disabilities face greater opportunity gaps than their peers. The bill also states that these students can succeed with proper instruction and support. Finally, the resolution calls on education agencies to keep meeting the needs of these students through a free appropriate public education.
Yes· 3 of 7
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+5
The resolution designates National Learning Disabilities Awareness Month and calls on agencies to meet the educational needs of students with learning disabilities.
Would children be better off under this?+4
The resolution supports raising awareness for learning disabilities and calls for continued educational support for students.
Would students be better off under this?+4
The measure supports educational services and awareness for students with specific learning disabilities.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Support for Awareness Month: The House of Representatives supports designating October 2026 as National Learning Disabilities Awareness Month, which can bring public attention to the needs of individuals with learning disabilities. This is found in the resolved section (1) of the bill.
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Continued Educational Services: The resolution calls on State and local educational agencies to continue meeting the needs of students with specific learning disabilities by providing a free appropriate public education. This is found in the resolved section (2) of the bill.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Negative Impacts Identified: The provided text does not contain any sections or provisions that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For People With Disabilities+5Good For Children+4Good For Students+4Good For African Americans+3Good For Hispanic Americans+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+3
- Education And Technology
- Increases Public School Funding+2
- 10/9/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 10/5/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/1/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- 22 Cosponsors added.
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