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NJ AJR138
NJ AJR138Designates 22nd day in October of each year as "Stuttering Awareness Day" and second full week in May of each year as "Stuttering Awareness Week."
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Introduced
02/12/2024
02/12/2024
In Committee
02/12/2024
02/12/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This joint resolution designates the 22nd day of October of each year as "Stuttering Awareness Day" and the second full week of each year in May as "Stuttering Awareness Week" in New Jersey. This day and week will promote the available help available to those who stutter and raise awareness of the disfluencies associated with a stutter. In observation of the day and week, the State will also account for the ways that stuttering affects the speakers' life and inform the public on how to become an ally to those who feel uncomfortable or embarrassed by a stutter. Observation of the day and week will act as the platform to remind the community about available resources to assist people with stutters and more importantly, that help is always available for anyone who wants it. This joint resolution promotes the support, education, and advocacy for people who stutter, the family member of a person who stutters, and any ally to a person who stutters.
AI Summary
This joint resolution designates October 22nd as "Stuttering Awareness Day" and the second full week of May as "Stuttering Awareness Week" in New Jersey, with the aim of raising public awareness about stuttering, a speech disorder characterized by sound, syllable, or word repetitions and interruptions. The resolution highlights that approximately one percent of the world's population and three million Americans stutter, with children typically experiencing initial signs between ages two and five. Recognizing that stuttering can significantly impact social, educational, and professional opportunities, the resolution seeks to promote understanding of available support and treatment services. The Governor is respectfully requested to issue annual proclamations encouraging public officials and citizens to observe these designated days with appropriate activities and programs. The resolution also notes that while there is no cure for stuttering, early intervention and various treatments can help individuals manage the condition, and it uses President Joe Biden as an example of someone who has successfully navigated life with a stutter. By establishing these awareness days, the resolution aims to educate the public, reduce stigma, and provide hope and support for individuals who stutter and their families.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee (on 02/12/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/AJR138 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/AJR/138_I1.HTM |
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