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MS HB421

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

1/31/2017

Primary Sponsor

Tom Miles

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the State Department of Education to employ a Dyslexia Coordinator in each school district
  • Coordinator must be trained in an Orton-Gillingham based dyslexia therapy program and hold an AA license in dyslexia therapy issued by the department
  • Coordinator responsibilities include overseeing the Mississippi Dyslexia Therapy Scholarship for Students with Dyslexia Program at the district level, developing curriculum, facilitating screening, and assisting students and parents with scholarship applications
  • Effective July 1, 2017

Legislative Description

Dyslexia Coordinator; require the State Dept. of Education to employ in each school district.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/31/2017

Committee Referrals

Education1/5/2017

Full Bill Text

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