HR 108: Dyslexia Day at the state capitol; February 4, 2025; recognize

This House resolution designates February 4, 2025, as Dyslexia Day at the state capitol. It does not change any Georgia law or create new programs or funding. Instead, it is a formal statement from the House of Representatives explaining what dyslexia is, noting that it is the most common learning disability, and stressing the importance of early diagnosis and intervention. The resolution directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the public and the press. Its practical effect is symbolic and educational, marking a day of recognition rather than establishing any new requirement, agency, or spending.

• Formally recognizes February 4, 2025, as Dyslexia Day at the state capitol through a House resolution.
• States legislative findings about dyslexia, including that it affects about one in five people and roughly 80 percent of people with a learning disability.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies of the resolution available to the public and the press.
• Creates no new law, funding, agency, or enforceable requirement; it is a statement of recognition only.

The resolution primarily speaks to students, children, and adults in Georgia who have dyslexia, along with educators and schools that work with them. It also directs a specific action by the Clerk of the House of Representatives, but imposes no obligations on the public.

Because this is a resolution rather than a law, it does not change how schools identify or support students with dyslexia. Its main effect is to publicly highlight dyslexia awareness and the value of early diagnosis, which may draw attention to the issue among lawmakers and the public.

• The resolution's whereas clauses describe dyslexia as a neurological learning disability affecting about one in five individuals.
• The resolved clause formally designates February 4, 2025, as Dyslexia Day at the state capitol.
• A further resolved clause instructs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies for public and press distribution.

1. 2025-01-29House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-01-29House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-01-29House Hopper (House)

• John Corbett (R, HD-174)Primary sponsor
• Ron Stephens (R, HD-164)
• Jason Ridley (R, HD-006)
• Lehman Franklin (R, HD-160)
• John LaHood (R, HD-175)

• dyslexia
• learning disabilities
• education awareness
• state capitol recognition