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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.

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https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2025/pdf/history/HB/HB1256.xml