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This bill authorizes the Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) to conduct a comprehensive study on dyslexia among inmates, aimed at understanding the prevalence and impact of this learning disability within the prison population. The study will involve screening inmates using evidence-based diagnostic tools, collecting demographic and educational background data while ensuring individual privacy protections, and analyzing how dyslexia correlates with educational attainment, disciplinary history, and recidivism rates. The bill mandates that all data collection comply with privacy laws like HIPAA and FERPA, and ensures inmates can voluntarily opt out of participation. By December 31, 2025, MDOC must submit a report to the Legislature detailing the prevalence of dyslexia, presenting aggregate demographic trends, and offering recommendations for programs or policies to support inmates with dyslexia and improve their educational and rehabilitation outcomes. To fund the study, MDOC is authorized to seek grants and partner with educational institutions or organizations with expertise in dyslexia. The bill will be in effect from July 1, 2025, and is set to be repealed on June 30, 2025, suggesting it is intended as a time-limited research initiative.

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