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This resolution, a formal expression of opinion or intent by a legislative body, recognizes February 10, 2026, as Dyslexia Day at the state capitol. It highlights that dyslexia is a common, neurological learning disability, affecting about one in five people, and is often unexpected because individuals with dyslexia can be highly intelligent but struggle with reading. The resolution explains that dyslexia involves difficulties with phoneme segmentation, which is the ability to break words into individual sounds, and can lead to challenges in decoding and reading fluency, while acknowledging that individuals with dyslexia often possess strengths in areas like reasoning and problem-solving. It emphasizes the critical importance of early diagnosis and evidence-based interventions for fostering self-awareness, self-empowerment, self-esteem, and necessary accommodations to ensure success in school and life. Finally, the resolution directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of this recognition to the public and the press, aiming to draw attention to the significant educational impact of dyslexia on individuals in the state.

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72561