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Julia Brownley (D-CA)

Expressing support for the designation of October 2025 as "National Learning Disabilities Awareness Month".

H.Res. 793 · House resolution Education

A Democratic resolution with 3 Republican cosponsors · See all 17 cosponsors

Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

In committee

Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

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Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

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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

  • Scored +3

    Would people with disabilities be better off under this?

    The resolution increases awareness of specific learning disabilities and calls for the continued provision of free appropriate public education.

  • Scored +2

    Would children be better off under this?

    The resolution promotes awareness and the necessity of appropriate instruction for students with learning disabilities.

  • Scored +2

    Would Black Americans be better off under this?

    The resolution addresses opportunity gaps specifically noted for Black students with learning disabilities.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.