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DE HCR158
Concurrent Resolution
Status
Engrossed
6/30/2024
Primary Sponsor
Kimberly Williams
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AI Summary
- Designates October of each year as "Dyslexia Awareness Month" in Delaware through a concurrent resolution
- Recognizes dyslexia as the most common learning disability affecting approximately 10 percent of the U.S. population, impacting reading, writing, spelling, and speech abilities
- Highlights that dyslexia is identifiable with over 90 percent certainty in children ages 5.5 to 6.5, and early intervention in kindergarten and first grade significantly improves reading outcomes
- Notes that untreated dyslexia is a primary reason for school dropouts and juvenile delinquency, but can be managed with proper diagnosis, early intervention, and family and teacher support
- Aligns Delaware's designation with National Dyslexia Awareness Month to promote awareness, research, and early identification efforts conducted during October conferences across the United States
Legislative Description
Designating October As Dyslexia Awareness Month In Delaware.
Last Action
Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
6/30/2024
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