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MS HB672

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/21/2013

Primary Sponsor

Larry Byrd

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the number of students eligible for scholarships under the Mississippi Dyslexia Education Scholarship Program from 10 to 20 students per cohort annually, effective with the 2013-2014 academic year
  • Restricts scholarships to students accepted into a Dyslexia Therapy Master's Degree Cohort Program approved by the State Department of Education
  • Requires cohort programs to provide instructional training as specified in Chapter 173, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972, for dyslexia therapy
  • Scholarship students must be preparing for AA licensure as dyslexia therapists by the State Department of Education
  • Program is administered by the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning as part of the Critical Needs Teacher Scholarship Program, effective July 1, 2013

Legislative Description

Dyslexia Education Scholarship Program; increase maximum number of students eligible to 20.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

3/21/2013

Committee Referrals

Education1/21/2013

Full Bill Text

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