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IL HJR0041
Joint Resolution
Status
Passed
11/29/2011
Primary Sponsor
Linda LaVia
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AI Summary
- Declares October 2011 as Dyslexia Awareness Month in Illinois
- Recognizes dyslexia as a neurological learning disability affecting 10-20% of the population and an estimated 200,000 Illinois students
- Acknowledges research showing significant improvements in reading comprehension, accuracy, and confidence for students with dyslexia who use accessible materials such as audiobooks
- Supports the November 1, 2011 event hosted by the Illinois Dyslexia Advisory Council for parents, educators, and legislators to increase awareness of dyslexia, early warning signs, and multisensory language interventions
Legislative Description
DYSLEXIA AWARENESS MONTH
Last Action
Adopted Both Houses
11/29/2011
Committee Referrals
Education11/9/2011
Assignments10/27/2011
Elementary & Secondary Education10/19/2011
Rules10/5/2011
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