SB2289

Mississippi SB2289 revises the definition of "dyslexia" for the Dyslexia Therapy Scholarship for Students with Dyslexia Program.

Mississippi SB2289 amends the definition of "dyslexia" in the Dyslexia Therapy Scholarship for Students with Dyslexia Program. The bill specifies that dyslexia is a specific learning disability characterized by difficulties in word reading and/or spelling. It emphasizes the need for comprehensive multisensory dyslexia therapy delivered by licensed professionals. The revised definition aims to ensure that students diagnosed with dyslexia receive appropriate and targeted instruction to improve their reading and writing skills. The act will take effect on July 1, 2026.