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MS HB526

Bill

Status

Failed

3/1/2022

Primary Sponsor

Larry Byrd

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Origin

House of Representatives

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands eligibility for Mississippi's Education Scholarship Account (ESA) program to include students diagnosed with dyslexia who are not already receiving a Mississippi Dyslexia Therapy Scholarship

  • Previously, eligible students were limited to those with an active Individualized Education Program (IEP) within the past three years; this amendment adds dyslexia diagnosis as a qualifying condition

  • Expands the definition of "eligible school" for students with dyslexia to include schools defined under the Mississippi Dyslexia Therapy Scholarship program (Section 37-173-1)

  • Effective date of July 1, 2022

Legislative Description

"Equal Opportunity for Students with Special Needs Act"; revise definition of "eligible student" and "eligible school" to include students with a dyslexia diagnosis.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/1/2022

Committee Referrals

Education2/15/2022
Education1/7/2022

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