Mississippi SB3253 appropriates $10 million for the Department of Education to provide sensory supports for students with special needs.
Mississippi SB3253 allocates $10 million from the State General Fund to the Department of Education for fiscal year 2027. The funds are intended to cover costs for sensory supports, rooms, or equipment for students identified by their Individualized Education Program or 504 Plan as needing these accommodations to access education. The Department of Education must enforce rules and regulations to ensure public school districts provide these accommodations using best practices. The act takes effect from July 1, 2026.
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