Mississippi HB1207 revises the definition of "dyslexia" and establishes a scholarship program for students with dyslexia.
Mississippi HB1207 amends the definition of "dyslexia" in the Mississippi Code of 1972 to align with the updated definition adopted by the International Dyslexia Association Board of Directors. The bill also establishes the "Mississippi Dyslexia Therapy Scholarship for Students with Dyslexia Program," providing scholarships for students diagnosed with dyslexia to attend public or nonpublic schools of their choice to receive comprehensive multisensory dyslexia therapy. The act takes effect from July 1, 2026.
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