Declares the sense of Congress that: (1) all Americans should be more informed of the developmental disorder dyspraxia, its easily recognizable symptoms, and proper treatment; (2) the Secretary of Education should establish and promote a campaign in elementary and secondary schools to encourage the social acceptance of dyspraxic children; and (3) the Federal Government has a responsibility to endeavor to raise dyspraxia awareness, consider ways to increase knowledge of possible therapy and access to health care services, and endeavor to inform educators on how to recognize dyspraxic symptoms and to handle this disorder appropriately.
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Aug 3, 2001
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8976-8977)
Aug 3, 2001
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8977)