IL SJR0002

Declares the last week of October 2019 as Dyslexia Awareness Week in Illinois.

Recognizes dyslexia as a language-based learning disability affecting 70%-80% of people with reading difficulties and at least 2 million people in Illinois.

Acknowledges that early intervention before 1st grade can help students with dyslexia learn to read and write at grade level.

Supports improving awareness and encouraging early diagnosis of dyslexia to prevent long-term reading difficulties into adulthood.

Expresses commitment to improving reading abilities for children and adults who struggle with dyslexia at state, national, and global levels.