§ 37-173-19. Publication of information regarding Mississippi Dyslexia Therapy Scholarship; annual reports
The department shall publicize information regarding the Mississippi Dyslexia Therapy Scholarship on the department’s official website. Annually, by December 15, report to the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives the Department of Education’s actions with respect to implementing accountability in the scholarship program under this section, any substantiated allegations […]
§ 37-173-21. Administrative and instructional personnel qualifications
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, […]
§ 37-173-23. Criminal background checks and fingerprinting of school personnel
Teachers and other school personnel shall be subject to criminal history record checks and fingerprinting requirements applicable to other public schools under Section 37-9-17(2) and (3).
§ 37-173-1. Definitions
As used in this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: “Board” means the State Board of Education. “Department” means the State Department of Education. “Dyslexia” means a specific learning disability that is neurological in origin, characterized by difficulties with accurate and […]
§ 37-173-3. Mississippi Dyslexia Therapy Scholarship for Students with Dyslexia Program established
The Mississippi Dyslexia Therapy Scholarship for Students with Dyslexia Program is established to provide the option to attend a public school other than the one to which assigned, or to provide a scholarship to a nonpublic school of choice, for students with a diagnosis of dyslexia. Students in Grades 1 through 12 who have been […]