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Senators mark Dyslexia Day and press for funding to implement statewide screening

2234333 · February 4, 2025
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Lawmakers observed Dyslexia Day at the Capitol and urged continued funding and support so that screenings approved by the State Board of Education translate into classroom interventions and professional development.

Senators recognized Dyslexia Day on Tuesday and several members used floor time to press for funding and implementation of statewide screening and intervention tools.

A senator noted that dyslexia affects about “1 in 10 Georgians” and thanked advocates who have worked to expand early screening. The floor speaker pointed to a recent State…

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