CA AR106

Designates October 2024 as Rett Syndrome Awareness Month in California

Acknowledges that Rett syndrome is a rare genetic neurological disorder affecting primarily females, with one child born with the condition every two hours

Recognizes that symptoms typically appear between 6-18 months of age and lead to permanent impairments including loss of speech, seizures, mobility loss, and irregular breathing patterns

Notes recent scientific breakthroughs including the 1999 discovery of the causative gene, 2007 research suggesting symptom reversibility, and FDA-approved treatments currently in development

Calls for continued funding and awareness efforts to advance Rett syndrome research and find a cure