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MS HB25

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

1/30/2018

Primary Sponsor

Tom Miles

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Origin

House of Representatives

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the State Department of Education to employ a Dyslexia Coordinator in each school district
  • Coordinators must be trained in an Orton-Gillingham based dyslexia therapy program and hold an AA license in dyslexia therapy from the department
  • Coordinators oversee administration of the Mississippi Dyslexia Therapy Scholarship for Students with Dyslexia Program at the district level
  • Coordinators coordinate with the department on curriculum development, facilitate screening processes, and assist students and parents with scholarship applications
  • Effective date: July 1, 2018

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/30/2018

Committee Referrals

Education1/2/2018

Full Bill Text

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