HR0708 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Insomnia is a disruption of the sleep cycle that can significantly impair everyday functioning; and

WHEREAS, Childhood insomnia is a serious condition which can lead to depression, memory problems, decreased attention spans, and poor performance in school; and

WHEREAS, Children under the age of 12 need 10 to 11 hours of sleep a night; teenagers need 9 hours of sleep per night; and

WHEREAS, Childhood insomnia can be caused by a variety of reasons, such as stress, poor bedtime habits, and diet; and

WHEREAS, Children with physical illnesses, psychiatric disorders, or learning disabilities are more prone to childhood insomnia; and

WHEREAS, About 40% of children have a sleep problem considered to be significant by their parents at some stage of their development; and

WHEREAS, Many cases of childhood insomnia may be solved through non-drug related treatments, such as proper scheduling and exercise; and

WHEREAS, It would benefit students with insomnia to be eligible for Individualized Education Programs in accordance with existing special education laws; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we strongly encourage all schools in the State of Illinois to address and help students suffering from childhood insomnia; and be it further

RESOLVED, That we encourage the Illinois State Board of Education to develop rules to allow school districts to provide Individualized Education Programs to students with insomnia to further assist with their studies.