HR0363 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Dyslexia is a specific learning disability that is neurobiological in origin and is characterized by difficulties with accurate and/or fluent word recognition and by poor spelling and decoding abilities; and

WHEREAS, Secondary consequences of dyslexia may include problems in reading comprehension and reduced reading experience that can impede growth of vocabulary and background knowledge; and

WHEREAS, Social emotional concerns and long-term consequences, including lower academic achievement and higher dropout rates, can arise from the negative impact of dyslexia and poor reading abilities if not properly addressed with appropriate intervention; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we urge public and private schools and the Illinois State Board of Education to recognize that dyslexia has significant educational implications that can be addressed with appropriate intervention and supports; and be it further

RESOLVED, That public and private schools are urged to utilize the resources from the Illinois State Board of Education's Reading Improvement Advisory Group and the Illinois State Board of Education Dyslexia Handbook to assist them in addressing the needs of students with dyslexia with appropriate screening at an early age followed by appropriate interventions; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be delivered to the Illinois State Board of Education.