State Rep. Woody Burton authored House Bill (HB) 1108, which passed the Senate unanimously. The bill more clearly defines dyslexia and provides resources for teachers to more easily identify the disorder in students.
“This legislation will better equip teachers to address the learning needs of dyslexic students,” said Rep. Burton. “It is vital that we do what we can do to ensure a bright future for all Indiana students.”
Dyslexia is a language-based learning disability that may affect an individual’s ability to read, write, spell and pronounce words. One in five people in the U.S. are dyslexic to some degree. Dyslexia occurs in people of all backgrounds and is unrelated to intelligence. It does not limit one’s ability to think, speak or be creative. Some filmmakers such as Steven Spielberg have dyslexia in addition to business leaders like Charles Schwab and Apple founder Steve Jobs.
“It has been a privilege to work with members of Indiana’s Decoding Dyslexia organization, a group of Hoosier families dedicated to raising awareness about dyslexia,” said Rep. Burton. “Together, we can help give students the opportunities they deserve to reach their potential.”
HB 1108 has now passed the House and Senate. Visit iga.in.gov for more information about the bill.
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State Rep. Woody Burton (R-Whiteland) represents a portion of Johnson County. He serves as Chairman of the Financial Institutions Committee. He also serves on the Education, Elections and Apportionment, Insurance, and Rules and Legislative Procedures Committees.
