Mississippi · 2026 Regular Session
An Act To Be Known And Cited As The "mississippi Special-purpose Schools Oversight Act Of 2026"; To Declare The Legislative Purpose Of Improving Academic, Literacy, And Workforce Outcomes For Neurodivergent Students And Students With Specific Learning Differences Through Targeted Remediation And Early Intervention; To Recognize The Role Of Accredited Special-purpose Schools In Serving Students With Dyslexia, Adhd, Autism Spectrum Disorder, And Related Learning Disabilities; To Create The Mississippi Special-purpose Schools Oversight Board As An Independent Board Of Record Under The State Department Of Education For Administrative Purposes Only; To Prescribe The Board's Composition, Appointment Authority, Geographic Representation, Professional Qualifications, Terms Of Office, Organization, And Limitations On Consecutive Service; To Vest The Board With Final Authority Over The Authorization, Reauthorization, And Accreditation Of Special-purpose Schools, Subject Only To Judicial Review; To Enumerate The Powers And Duties Of The Board, Including Establishing Standards For Measurable Student Growth, Remediation Effectiveness, Progress Monitoring, Reintegration Into General Education,…
Died In Committee (2026-02-03)