Bill · H.Res. 793· House(119-HRES-793)
Expressing support for the designation of October 2025 as "National Learning Disabilities Awareness Month".
- Introduced
- 10/8/2025
- Last activity
- 10/8/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Sponsored by
- Julia Brownley
- Cosponsors
- - 14 - 3
- 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 2025 as ``National Learning Disabilities Awareness Month''. It highlights that specific learning disabilities are the most prevalent disability among students receiving special education services. The text notes low proficiency rates in reading and math for these students according to the National Assessment of Educational Progress. It also points out opportunity gaps affecting Black and Hispanic students. Finally, the resolution calls on state and local educational agencies to continue meeting the needs of these students through a free appropriate public education.
Yes· 3 of 5
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+3
The resolution increases awareness of specific learning disabilities and calls for the continued provision of free appropriate public education.
Would children be better off under this?+2
The resolution promotes awareness and the necessity of appropriate instruction for students with learning disabilities.
Would Black Americans be better off under this?+2
The resolution addresses opportunity gaps specifically noted for Black students with 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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Increased Awareness: The designation of ``National Learning Disabilities Awareness Month'' aims to bring attention to the needs of students with specific learning disabilities. (Resolution Section 1)
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Educational Support: The resolution calls on State and local educational agencies to continue meeting the needs of students with specific learning disabilities through a free appropriate public education. (Resolution Section 2)
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Instructional Goals: The text highlights that research shows students with these disabilities can achieve at the same level as their peers if provided with appropriate instruction and support. (Whereas clauses)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly identified within the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For People With Disabilities+3Good For African Americans+2Good For Children+2Good For Hispanic Americans+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+2
- 12/18/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/19/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/17/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/14/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/8/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- 13 Cosponsors added.
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