This resolution supports designating October 2026 as National Learning Disabilities Awareness Month. It also calls on state and local education agencies to continue meeting the needs of students with specific learning disabilities through a free appropriate public education.
The resolution encourages awareness of learning disabilities and asks education agencies to continue providing appropriate public education for students with these disabilities. It does not set out specific new services or requirements.
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The resolution notes that many students with learning disabilities are not proficient in reading or math, and that Black and Hispanic students face greater opportunity gaps. It cites research supporting early screening and effective reading instruction, and says students can achieve alongside their peers when they receive appropriate instruction and support.
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