ESA; authorize use of a diagnosis of dyslexia as a qualifier to determine eligibility for receipt of.

Mississippi HB 952 modifies the state's Education Scholarship Account (ESA) program to allow students with a formal dyslexia diagnosis to qualify for the program, expanding eligibility beyond those with recent Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). Specifically, Section 37-181-3(b) now states that a "diagnosis of dyslexia" (as defined by the Dyslexia Therapy Scholarship Program) is a qualifying criterion for eligibility. This directly affects students with dyslexia who lack an active IEP but have received a clinical diagnosis. The bill does not change how ESA funds are used - parents can still cover tuition, tutors, or materials at eligible schools - but broadens who can access these funds. The change aligns with existing requirements for the Mississippi Dyslexia Therapy Scholarship Program.