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GA HR1897
Resolution
Status
Passed
3/31/2010
Primary Sponsor
Katie Dempsey
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AI Summary
- Recognizes that the term "mental retardation," while originally clinical, has devolved into an insulting and degrading label for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families
- Resolves that members of the Georgia House of Representatives replace the term "mental retardation" with "developmental disabilities" in future speech and legislation
- Notes that an estimated one in ten families in the United States are affected by developmental disabilities
- Cites studies showing that language used to describe or classify a person directly correlates to that individual's treatment and perception by others in daily life
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to transmit copies of the resolution to members of the public and the press
Legislative Description
Term; "mental retardation"; unintended consequences; recognize
Last Action
House Read and Adopted
3/31/2010
Full Bill Text
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