Georgia CommonsSR 86: Dyslexia Day; recognize February 4, 2025
Last action February 4, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution recognizes February 4, 2025 as Dyslexia Day at the state capitol, drawing attention to dyslexia's impact on students and adults across the state.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate rather than a law that changes anyone's rights or obligations. It states that dyslexia is a neurological learning disability affecting about one in five people and roughly 80 percent of those with a learning disability, and explains that people with dyslexia often struggle with reading and sounding out words despite having strong reasoning and thinking skills. The resolution formally designates February 4, 2025 as Dyslexia Day at the state capitol. It also directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available to the public and the press. The resolution does not create any new programs, funding, or legal requirements; it is a symbolic statement by the Senate.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes February 4, 2025, as Dyslexia Day at the Georgia state capitol.
- States factual background on dyslexia, including its prevalence and its effects on reading and learning.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
- Creates no new funding, programs, or legal requirements; it is a symbolic statement rather than a change to Georgia law.
Who it affects
The resolution mainly affects public awareness rather than any specific group with legal obligations. It speaks to students, families, and educators connected to dyslexia in Georgia, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution.
Why it matters
Because this is a ceremonial resolution, it does not change any law, funding, or school requirement. Its practical effect is limited to publicly marking a day of recognition, which can raise awareness of dyslexia among Georgians without altering how schools identify or support students.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses describe dyslexia as a neurological learning disability affecting about one in five people.
- The resolved clause designates February 4, 2025, as Dyslexia Day at the state capitol.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available for public and press distribution.
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”
“the members of this body recognize February 4, 2025, as Dyslexia Day at the state capitol”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Elena Parent (D, SD-044)
- Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
- Drew Echols (R, SD-049)
- Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
- Billy Hickman (R, SD-004)
- Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
- Shawn Still (R, SD-048)
- Jason Esteves (D, SD-035)
- Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)
- Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
- Clint Dixon (R, SD-045)
- Max Burns (R, SD-023)
- Frank Ginn (R, SD-047)
- Nikki Merritt (D, SD-009)
- Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
- Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
- Lee Anderson (R, SD-024)
- Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)
- Nabilah Islam Parkes (D, SD-007)
- Freddie Sims (D, SD-012)
- Ricky Williams (R, SD-025)
- Chuck Hufstetler (R, SD-052)
- Steve Gooch (R, SD-051)
- Sheikh Rahman (D, SD-005)
Topics
- dyslexia
- learning disabilities
- education awareness
- state capitol recognitions