2025 Regular SessionMississippi Legislature

HB1165: "Equal Opportunity for Students with Special Needs Act"; revise definition of "eligible student" and "eligible school."

Legislative Summary

An Act To Amend Section 37-181-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Is The Definitions Section Of The "equal Opportunity For Students With Special Needs Act," To Revise The Definitions For "eligible Student" And "eligible School" To Reflect The Inclusion Of Students Diagnosed With Dyslexia Who Do Not Receive The Assistance Of A Mississippi Dyslexia Therapy Scholarship For Students With Dyslexia Program; And For Related Purposes.

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Bill History

1/20/2025
Referred To Education;Appropriations A
House of Representatives
2/4/2025
Died In Committee
House of Representatives

Status Information

Current Status
Failed(2/4/2025)
Chamber
House of Representatives

Sponsors

Republican: 1

Primary Sponsor

Larry Byrd
Larry Byrd
Republican

Documents

Introduced
Bill Text1/20/20257.4 KB