Bill · S.Res. 933· Senate(119-SRES-933)
A resolution expressing support for the designation of October 2026 as "National Dyslexia Awareness Month".
- Introduced
- 9/30/2026
- Last activity
- 9/30/2026 — Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S5267)
- Sponsored by
- Bill Cassidy
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution expresses support for designating October 2026 as National Dyslexia Awareness Month. It notes that dyslexia is an unexpected difficulty in reading for individuals with normal intelligence and affects up to 1 out of every 5 individuals. The text points out that dyslexia is the most common learning disability and accounts for 80 to 90 percent of all learning disabilities. It highlights that early screening and diagnosis are critical for providing focused interventions and necessary accommodations. Finally, the resolution calls on Congress, schools, and State and local educational agencies to recognize the educational implications of dyslexia.
Yes· 3 of 5
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+4
Designating National Dyslexia Awareness Month highlights the needs of individuals with the most common learning disability, promoting understanding and early intervention.
Would students be better off under this?+4
The resolution calls on educational agencies to address the implications of dyslexia, directly benefiting students with learning disabilities through increased awareness and advocacy.
Would children be better off under this?+3
By supporting National Dyslexia Awareness Month and early screening, the resolution helps promote better educational outcomes and interventions for children with dyslexia.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Calls on Congress, schools, and State and local educational agencies to recognize that dyslexia has significant educational implications that must be addressed, as outlined in resolved clause (1), which helps bring much-needed attention to the condition.
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Supports the designation of October 2026 as National Dyslexia Awareness Month, as stated in resolved clause (2), which may help promote public understanding of this learning disability.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- There are no negative impacts, burdens, or specific sections within the text that place negative consequences on individuals or groups of people in the United States.
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+4Good For Students+4Good For Children+3Good For Young Adults+2
- Education And Technology
- Increases Public School Funding+3
- 9/30/2026
- Submitted in Senate
- Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S5267)
- 2 Cosponsors added.
Shelley CapitoRepublican · West Virginia
John HickenlooperDemocrat · Colorado