Expands eligibility for the Mississippi Dyslexia Therapy Scholarship to include students from kindergarten through grade 12.
The bill revises eligibility for the Mississippi Dyslexia Therapy Scholarship to include students from kindergarten through grade 12. It mandates screening for dyslexia in kindergarten and first grade, with subsequent evaluations to be administered by licensed professionals. Students diagnosed with dyslexia can receive scholarships to attend public or nonpublic schools offering specialized dyslexia therapy. The therapy must be delivered by licensed professionals and follow a multisensory, Orton-Gillingham based curriculum.
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