Murphy, Cassidy "National Dyslexia Awareness Month" Resolution Passes Senate

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U.S. Senators Christopher Murphy (D-Conn.) and Bill Cassidy, MD (R-La.) commended the Senate for passing S.Res.284, which designates October 2017 as National Dyslexia Awareness Month. The goal of this resolution is to further educate Congress, schools, and state and local education agencies on the unique challenges students with dyslexia face.

"I hear all the time from parents in Connecticut who are struggling to get their kids with dyslexia the attention and special instruction they need," said Murphy. "These parents often have to fight hard and long before they finally get hold of the proper resources. We need to do better for these families. I'm confident our resolution will help raise awareness about what needs to be done."

"One in five Americans has dyslexia. By increasing awareness we can help ensure those students receive the evidence-based instruction and resources they need to succeed," said Cassidy.

U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.V.), Angus King (I-Maine) and John Boozman (R-Ark.) are also original cosponsors of this resolution.

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