Mississippi Autism Scholarship Program Act establishes a scholarship for students with autism spectrum disorder.
The Mississippi Autism Scholarship Program Act establishes a scholarship program for students diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Eligible students can receive scholarships to attend nonpublic schools that provide specialized educational environments. The program requires screening for autism in kindergarten and first grade, and mandates that participating schools employ staff meeting specific licensure and certification requirements. Scholarships are funded based on the student base amount under the state's total funding formula.
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