MS SB2233

Public school districts in Mississippi would be required to provide sensory rooms, equipment, or other accommodations for students whose IEP or 504 Plan identifies such a need to ensure access to education

Sensory rooms are defined as safe spaces designed for students with neurodevelopmental or psychiatric conditions including learning disabilities, anxiety, ADHD, autism, behavioral challenges, or mood disorders

The State Department of Education would gain authority to promulgate and enforce rules requiring these accommodations, with best practices guiding the design, supervision, and evaluation of sensory spaces

Implementation is contingent on specific appropriation by the Legislature to fund these requirements

The bill takes effect July 1, 2026, and amends Sections 37-23-65 and 37-23-69 of the Mississippi Code