ENROLLED
2015 Regular Session
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 33
BY REPRESENTATIVE HODGES
A RESOLUTION
To urge and request schools and state and local educational agencies to recognize that
dyslexia has significant educational implications that must be addressed.
WHEREAS, dyslexia is defined as an unexpected difficulty in reading for an
individual who has the intelligence to be a much better reader; it reflects a hardship in
acquiring and processing sounds of spoken language which typically impacts speaking,
reading, spelling, and often, learning a second language; and
WHEREAS, dyslexia is highly prevalent and persistent; in some form, dyslexia
affects one out of five individuals; and
WHEREAS, dyslexia is a paradox and it is often found that the same individual who
has a weakness in decoding or a weakness in reading fluency also has strengths in higher
level cognitive functions, such as reasoning, critical thinking, concept formation, and
problem solving; and
WHEREAS, great progress has been made in understanding dyslexia at a scientific
level, including its epidemiology, and cognitive and neurobiological bases; and
WHEREAS, diagnosis of dyslexia is critical and it must lead to focused, evidence-
based interventions, necessary accommodations, self-awareness, self-empowerment, and
success in school and life.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby urge and request schools and state and local
educational agencies to recognize that dyslexia has significant educational implications that
must be addressed.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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