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HR40 • 2025

A Resolution recognizing the month of October 2025 as "Dyslexia Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.

A Resolution recognizing the month of October 2025 as "Dyslexia Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
ORTITAY
Last action
2025-05-05
Official status
Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71), May 5, 2025
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

Using official source text because the generated explanation was unavailable or could not be confirmed against the official bill text.

A Resolution recognizing the month of October 2025 as "Dyslexia Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.

A Resolution recognizing the month of October 2025 as "Dyslexia Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.

What This Bill Does

  • A Resolution recognizing the month of October 2025 as "Dyslexia Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.

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Bill History

  1. 2025-05-05 H

    Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71), May 5, 2025

  2. 2025-02-05 HEALTH

    Reported as committed, Feb. 5, 2025

  3. 2025-01-28 HEALTH

    Referred to HEALTH, Jan. 28, 2025

Official Summary Text

A Resolution recognizing the month of October 2025 as "Dyslexia Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.

Current Bill Text

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PRINTER'S NO. 364
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No. 40
Session of
2025
INTRODUCED BY ORTITAY, VENKAT, CONKLIN, M. MACKENZIE, HEFFLEY,
KHAN, MARCELL, HADDOCK, NEILSON, DELLOSO, MERSKI, CIRESI,
FREEMAN, FLEMING, OTTEN, REICHARD AND HOHENSTEIN,
JANUARY 28, 2025
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON HEALTH, JANUARY 28, 2025
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing the month of October 2025 as "Dyslexia Awareness
Month" in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, Dyslexia is a specific learning disability that is
neurological in origin and characterized by difficulties with
accurate and/or fluent word recognition, poor spelling and
decoding abilities; and
WHEREAS, Dyslexia affects one in five individuals, impacting
people of all ages, races and socioeconomic backgrounds; and
WHEREAS, Increased awareness and understanding of dyslexia
can lead to early diagnosis and intervention, significantly
improving the educational and life outcomes for individuals with
dyslexia; and
WHEREAS, It is vital to provide support and resources for
educators, parents and individuals affected by dyslexia to help
them achieve their full potential; and
WHEREAS, Recognizing the month of October 2025 as "Dyslexia
Awareness Month" promotes awareness, understanding and advocacy
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for those affected by dyslexia; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize the
month of October 2025 as "Dyslexia Awareness Month" in
Pennsylvania; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives commit to raising
awareness, supporting early diagnosis and providing resources to
support individuals with dyslexia and their families.
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