HB1205

Students with disabilities; remove requirement for signing of a confidentiality pledge before mediation begins in alignment with federal law.

Failed·3/3/26

Mississippi HB1205 removes the requirement for signing a confidentiality pledge before mediation begins for students with disabilities, aligning with.

Mississippi HB1205 amends the state's mediation process for students with disabilities to remove the requirement for signing a confidentiality pledge before mediation begins. This change aligns the state's policy with federal law. The bill ensures that the mediation process remains voluntary, impartial, and timely, with the state bearing the costs. Mediation is intended to resolve disputes related to the identification, evaluation, educational placement, or provision of services for students with disabilities.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

House Passed

120 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Not Voting

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History

Mar 3

Senate

Died In Committee

Feb 17

Senate

Referred To Education

Feb 12

House

Transmitted To Senate