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SB 2916 Mississippi Senate · 2025 Regular Session

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to MDE for the Mississippi Dyslexia Education Funding Grant Program.

SB 2916 allocates $5 million from Mississippi's General Fund for the Mississippi Dyslexia Education Funding Grant Program during fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026). It directly provides funding to Mississippi public schools and students with dyslexia through a program established by 2025 legislation. The bill specifies that funds will cover program costs and requires payment via state warrants. The bill died in the Appropriations Committee on February 26, 2025, and did not advance further.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $5M from General Fund to dyslexia education program, directly funding public service. Clear budget appropriation for essential education program.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $5M for dyslexia education grants, directly funding support for students with dyslexia in K-12 schools per established program.95% confidence
Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
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Governor
Introduced Jan 31, 2025 Last action Feb 26, 2025
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Jan 31, 2025
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