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MS HC33

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Passed

3/5/2015

Primary Sponsor

Andy Gipson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges all schools and state and local educational agencies to recognize the significant educational implications of dyslexia and address learning needs and services for affected students.

  • Establishes that dyslexia affects one out of five individuals, is persistent, and impacts speaking, reading, spelling, and language learning despite normal intelligence.

  • Notes that dyslexia often presents as a paradox, with individuals having reading difficulties alongside strengths in reasoning, critical thinking, concept formation, and problem-solving.

  • Directs the State Department of Education to distribute the resolution to every school district in Mississippi, the International Dyslexia Association, and the Capitol Press Corps.

Legislative Description

Dyslexia; urge all schools and state and local educational entities to recognize the educational implications of.

Last Action

Enrolled Bill Signed

3/5/2015

Committee Referrals

Rules1/30/2015

Full Bill Text

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