Establishes the Mississippi Special-Purpose Schools Oversight Board to oversee accredited special-purpose schools serving neurodivergent learners.
The Mississippi Special-Purpose Schools Oversight Act of 2026 establishes an independent board to oversee accredited special-purpose schools serving neurodivergent learners. The board will have final authority over authorization, reauthorization, and accreditation decisions. It will develop standards for measurable student growth, monitor school performance data, and advise the State Department of Education and the Legislature. The board will also provide an annual report summarizing the status and performance of special-purpose schools.
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