Georgia CommonsSR 664: Dyslexia Day; recognize February 10, 2026
Last action February 2, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution recognizes February 10, 2026, as Dyslexia Day at the state capitol, drawing attention to how dyslexia affects students and adults across the state.
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In plain language
This resolution does not change any Georgia law. Instead, it formally recognizes February 10, 2026, as Dyslexia Day at the state capitol. The resolution explains that dyslexia is a neurological learning disability that affects about one in five people and accounts for roughly 80 percent of all learning disabilities. It notes that people with dyslexia often have strong reasoning and problem solving skills despite difficulty with reading and breaking words into sounds. The resolution states that early diagnosis and evidence based intervention help students build self esteem and succeed in school and life. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available to the public and the press. Because it is a resolution rather than a bill, it does not create any new requirement, funding, or program.
What the bill does
- Formally designates February 10, 2026, as Dyslexia Day at the Georgia state capitol.
- States the Senate's recognition of dyslexia as a common, neurologically based learning disability affecting about one in five people.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and the press.
- Does not create any new law, funding, program, or requirement for schools or agencies.
Who it affects
The resolution primarily affects the Georgia Senate itself, which is taking a formal position, and by extension students, parents, and educators dealing with dyslexia in Georgia, since it draws public attention to the condition without changing any school or agency obligations.
Why it matters
While the resolution carries no legal force and creates no new programs or funding, it publicly acknowledges dyslexia's impact on Georgia students and adults, which can raise awareness and support advocacy efforts even though it does not alter how schools identify or serve students with dyslexia.
Key provisions
- The resolution recognizes February 10, 2026, as Dyslexia Day at the state capitol.
- It includes background findings describing dyslexia's prevalence, its neurological basis, and its educational effects.
- It directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available for distribution to the public and the press.
- As a resolution, it has no statutory effective date and does not amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.
From the bill
“dyslexia is the most common learning disability, affecting approximately one in five individuals and approximately 80 percent of all individuals with a learning disability”
“BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize February 10, 2026, as Dyslexia Day at the state capitol”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Elena Parent (D, SD-044)
- Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
- Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
- Sonya Halpern (D, SD-039)
- Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
- Donzella James (D, SD-028)
- Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)
- Nikki Merritt (D, SD-009)
- Sheikh Rahman (D, SD-005)
- Frank Ginn (R, SD-047)
- Chuck Hufstetler (R, SD-052)
- Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
- Jaha Howard (D, SD-035)
- Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
- Matt Brass (R, SD-006)
- RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
- Josh McLaurin (D, SD-014)
- Carden Summers (R, SD-013)
- Freddie Sims (D, SD-012)
- Ed Harbison (D, SD-015)
- Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
Topics
- dyslexia
- learning disabilities
- education awareness
- state capitol recognition