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MS HB526
Bill
Status
3/1/2022
Primary Sponsor
Larry Byrd
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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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)
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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