Dyslexia; require that educator preparation programs include course on teaching students with.

HB 1494 requires Mississippi's educator preparation programs (teacher training programs) to include at least three credit hours of coursework on teaching students with dyslexia, beginning with the 2027-2028 school year. The coursework must cover dyslexia science (including early indicators), evidence-based instructional strategies, and the process to become a dyslexia specialist. This applies directly to all teacher training programs in the state and their faculty, who must designate qualified instructors to teach this content. The bill aims to ensure future educators receive specific training to support students with dyslexia in classrooms.