Mississippi Senate Bill 2499: Exceptional children; authorize grant program for autism specialists, professional development and sensory supports.

Mississippi · 2026 Regular Session

What it does

An Act To Authorize And Direct The State Department Of Education, Subject To Appropriation, To Promulgate And Enforce Reasonable Rules And Regulations To Establish A Grant Program To Assist Public School Districts In Funding Autism Specialists, Evidence-based Professional Development For Educators Of Exceptional Children And Sensory And Instructional Supports And To Prioritize Districts Serving High Numbers Of Underserved Students; To Amend Sections 37-23-65 And 37-23-69, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity; And For Related Purposes.

Latest action

Died In Committee (2026-02-03)

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