- The State Board of Education in conjunction with each nonpublic school and local school board operating under the provisions of this chapter, may:
- Extend the school day or length of the scholastic year;
- Develop and establish a curriculum that is consistent with the Mississippi Curriculum Framework in the subject areas of mathematics, social studies, science, music, art and physical education; and
- Select, purchase and use textbooks, literature and other instructional materials that would improve educational attainment by students in the school, subject to the approval of the board.
- The qualified personnel to facilitate the educational process of learning and instruction for children with dyslexia who attend the schools shall consist of the following:
- An administrator or director with additional training in the characteristics of dyslexia;
- A dyslexia therapist licensed by the department in dyslexia therapy;
- Dyslexia therapists in training participating in a department approved dyslexia therapy graduate internship program; and
- Licensed elementary teachers under the supervision of a state department licensed dyslexia therapist.
