Designates 22nd day in October of each year as "Stuttering Awareness Day" and second full week in May of each year as "Stuttering Awareness Week."
This bill designates October 22nd as "Stuttering Awareness Day" and the second full week of May as "Stuttering Awareness Week" in New Jersey. The primary purpose is to raise public awareness about stuttering, a speech disorder that affects approximately one percent of the global population, and to highlight available support and treatment services. The resolution requests that the Governor issue annual proclamations encouraging public officials and citizens to observe these designated times with appropriate activities and programs. It aims to educate the community about the challenges faced by individuals who stutter and promote understanding of available resources for assistance.
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Introduced Mar 10, 2026
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