A resolution designating October 2024 as "National Learning Disabilities Awareness Month".

This resolution designates October 2024 as "National Learning Disabilities Awareness Month" to highlight the needs of students with learning disabilities. It specifically calls on state and local education agencies to continue providing appropriate support through free public education, referencing the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. The resolution emphasizes that students with learning disabilities - impacting 34% of special education students - face significant academic challenges, with over 95% of 4th and 8th graders not proficient in reading or math. It aims to raise awareness about these challenges and promote evidence-based instructional approaches.