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MS HB914
MS HB914Qualified licensed dyslexia therapy teacher; require the State Department of Education to employ and assign one to each county.
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Introduced
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
In Committee
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Introduced Session
2026 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 State Department of Education to assign a qualified licensed dyslexia therapy teacher to each county, prioritizing schools with the greatest need based on student reading assessment scores and diagnoses of dyslexia. These assigned teachers will supervise the development and implementation of interventions and strategies for students with dyslexia, including specialized instruction, accommodations, and training on dyslexia awareness, using established standards and models like the 3-Tier Instructional Model and provisions from IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) and 504 Plans. Additionally, the bill mandates, subject to funding, a program utilizing dyslexia data coaches, who are experts in reading instruction and data analysis, to improve reading and literacy for students with dyslexia, with the department authorized to contract with private providers and partner with universities for this program. Individuals assigned as county dyslexia therapy teacher supervisors or dyslexia data coaches will be employees of the State Department of Education and must reside in the county where they are assigned.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0914.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/0900-0999/HB0914IN.htm |
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