HR 1141: Dyslexia Day at the state capitol; February 10, 2026; recognize

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizes February 10, 2026 as Dyslexia Day at the state capitol. It lays out several findings about dyslexia, describing it as a neurological learning disability that is the most common of its kind, affecting roughly one in five people and about 80 percent of those with any learning disability. The resolution explains that dyslexia affects phoneme segmentation, the ability to break words into sounds, and notes that people with dyslexia often have strong reasoning and problem solving skills alongside reading difficulties. It states that early diagnosis helps with intervention and self esteem. The operative effect is symbolic: the House recognizes the day, and the Clerk of the House is directed to make copies available to the public and press.

• Formally recognizes February 10, 2026 as Dyslexia Day at the Georgia state capitol.
• States a series of findings about dyslexia's prevalence, causes, and effects on learning and reading.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
• Does not create any new funding, program, or legal requirement beyond the symbolic recognition.

The resolution primarily concerns students and adults with dyslexia in Georgia, along with educators and schools that support them. It does not impose any legal obligations on agencies or individuals beyond directing the House Clerk to distribute copies.

While the resolution carries no legal force or funding, it publicly highlights dyslexia's prevalence and impact on Georgia students, potentially raising awareness among educators, families, and lawmakers about the need for early diagnosis and intervention.

• The resolving clause recognizes February 10, 2026, as Dyslexia Day at the state capitol.
• A further resolution directs the Clerk of the House to make copies available for distribution to the public and press.
• The whereas clauses describe dyslexia's prevalence, affecting about one in five people and 80 percent of those with a learning disability, and its neurological basis.

1. 2026-01-28House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-01-28House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-01-28House Hopper (House)

• John Corbett (R, HD-174)Primary sponsor

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