Bill > HRes793

This resolution supports the designation of October 2025 as "National Learning Disabilities Awareness Month" and highlights critical information about learning disabilities in the United States. The resolution defines a specific learning disability as a disorder affecting psychological processes related to language understanding and usage, which can impact a student's ability to listen, read, write, or do mathematical calculations. It notes that learning disabilities are the most prevalent disability among students receiving special education services, affecting 32 percent of such students. The resolution underscores significant educational challenges, pointing out that over 96 percent of students with learning disabilities in grades 4 and 8 were not proficient in reading, and over 92 percent were not proficient in math during the 2023-2024 academic year. Additionally, the resolution emphasizes that Black and Hispanic students with learning disabilities experience greater opportunity gaps compared to their White and Asian peers. Despite these challenges, the resolution highlights that students with learning disabilities can achieve at levels comparable to their peers when provided appropriate instruction and support. The resolution calls on state and local educational agencies to continue meeting the needs of students with specific learning disabilities through free appropriate public education.

Education

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/793/all-info