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MS HB1256

Qualified licensed dyslexia therapy teacher; require State Department of Education to employ and assign one to each county.


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Introduced
01/20/2025
In Committee
01/20/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/04/2025

Introduced Session

2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act To Require The State Department Of Education To Assign A Qualified Licensed Dyslexia Therapy Teacher Supervisor To Each County; To Prescribe The Responsibilities Of Such Dyslexia Therapy Teacher Supervisors; To Require The Department To Conduct A Program With Willing School Districts And/or Schools Which Focuses On The Use Of Dyslexia Data Coaches To Improve Reading And Literacy Among Students Diagnosed With Dyslexia; To Provide That The Program Shall Be Subject To Appropriation; To Provide That Individuals Assigned By The Department Serve In The Capacity As A County Dyslexia Therapy Teacher Supervisor Or Dyslexia Data Coach, Shall Be Employees Of The Department, And Shall Reside In The County Wherein He Or She Has Been Assigned To Serve In Said Capacity; And For Related Purposes.

AI Summary

This bill requires the Mississippi State Department of Education to implement a comprehensive dyslexia intervention program across counties, focusing on supporting students diagnosed with dyslexia. Specifically, the department must identify schools with the highest need based on reading assessment scores and dyslexia diagnoses, and then assign a qualified licensed dyslexia therapy teacher supervisor to each county. These supervisors will be responsible for developing targeted interventions, providing specialized instruction, and implementing strategies like the 3-Tier Instructional Model and accommodations under IDEA and 504 Plans. The bill also authorizes a program using dyslexia data coaches, who are experts in phonemic awareness, language structure, and data analysis, to help improve reading and literacy for diagnosed students. These coaches and supervisors must be department employees and reside in the county where they are assigned. The program is subject to legislative funding, and the department can partner with private providers and higher education institutions to develop and implement the initiative. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, signaling a strategic approach to addressing dyslexia in Mississippi's educational system.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Died In Committee (on 02/04/2025)

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