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  • S. RES. 843 from the 118th Congress designates October 2024 as "National Learning Disabilities Awareness Month." This resolution highlights the prevalence of specific learning disabilities, which affect 34% of students receiving special education services under the...

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    S. RES. 843 wants people to know more about learning disabilities, so it says that October 2024 should be a special month to talk about them and help kids who learn differently than others.

  • H. RES. 1467 is a resolution submitted in the House of Representatives expressing support for recognizing October 2024 as "National Dyslexia Awareness Month." Dyslexia is identified as a significant learning disability that affects reading and phonological processing. The...

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    In October 2024, they want everyone to know more about dyslexia, which is when some kids have a hard time with reading. This plan asks schools and everyone else to help by understanding and talking about it more, but it doesn't tell them exactly how to do it or if there will be any money to help out.

  • H. RES. 1050 is a resolution that supports naming March 2024 as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. It highlights the serious impact of colorectal cancer, noting it as a leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S., and stresses the importance of early screening and detection, which can...

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    In March 2024, people are being encouraged to learn more about a type of cancer called colorectal cancer and how important it is to get checked early. This special month is meant to help everyone understand how they can stay healthy and catch any problems before they become too serious.

  • S. RES. 849 is a resolution encouraging Congress, schools, and educational agencies to acknowledge the educational challenges posed by dyslexia. It highlights the importance of addressing these issues and officially designates October 2024 as "National Dyslexia Awareness...

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    The bill wants Congress, schools, and others to know that people with dyslexia learn differently, and it declares October 2024 as a special month to learn more about it. It says people with dyslexia can be great at some things even if reading is hard for them.