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MS SB2823
Bill
Status
2/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Bradford Blackmon
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AI Summary
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Designates the State Board of Education as the lead agency to implement Mississippi's Early Intervention (EI) Program under federal IDEA Part C for infants and toddlers from birth through age two
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Addresses Mississippi's current "needs intervention" status from the Federal Department of Education for non-compliance with Part C data reporting and service requirements
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Directs the State Board of Education to meet federal compliance standards and improve access to early intervention services for infants and toddlers with disabilities
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Requires the State Board to develop legislative recommendations for the First Steps Early Intervention Program based on the 2024 Mississippi IDEA Part C Early Intervention Task Force report, due to the 2027 Regular Session
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Takes effect July 1, 2026
Legislative Description
First Steps Early Intervention Program under Part C of Federal IDEA; State Department of Education meet state compliance under.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/3/2026