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IL HJR0041

Joint Resolution

Status

Passed

11/29/2011

Primary Sponsor

Linda LaVia

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Origin

House of Representatives

97th General Assembly

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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