HB950Introduced in the House
Dyslexia screenings; reimburse parents and school districts for comprehensive psycho-educational evaluations.
Introduced by Larry Byrd, District 104
What does this bill do?
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Official description
An Act To Amend Section 37-173-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That School Districts Providing Comprehensive Dyslexia Evaluations And Parents Exercising The Option To Have Subsequent Comprehensive Psycho-educational Evaluations Are Entitled To Reimbursement Of The Cost Of Such An Evaluation Which Results In A Diagnosis Of Dyslexia, In An Amount Not To Exceed $800.00; To Fine Schools And School Districts Which Fail To Accept The Results Of A Subsequent Comprehensive Pyscho-educational Evaluation That Determine A Diagnosis Of Dyslexia; And For Related Purposes.
Where it stands
Died In Committee
February 3, 2026
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Bill history
Referred To Education;Appropriations A
Died In Committee
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