Study on Dyslexia among inmates; authorize MDOC to conduct.
SB 2041 directs Mississippi's Department of Corrections (MDOC) to conduct a study on dyslexia prevalence among inmates. The study requires MDOC to screen inmates using approved methods, collect anonymized demographic and educational data, and analyze links between dyslexia, educational background, disciplinary records, and recidivism. All data must comply with privacy laws (HIPAA/FERPA), and inmates can opt out without penalty. MDOC must submit a report to the legislature by December 31, 2026, including findings and recommendations for potential educational or rehabilitation programs. This bill does not create new programs or funding but authorizes a data-gathering study affecting all inmates under MDOC jurisdiction.
Bill status
died
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
House Passage
Mar 2026
Governor
Introduced Feb 5, 2026
Last action Mar 26, 2026
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The bill title was updated to reflect that it has passed the Senate, and a new parenthetical was added to indicate the bill's current legislative status. The substantive content of the bill, which authorizes the Mississippi Department of Corrections to study dyslexia prevalence among inmates, remains unchanged.
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Updated the bill header from 'As Introduced' to 'As Passed the Senate' to reflect the bill's current legislative status.
Added a parenthetical line '(As Passed the Senate)' below the bill title to further clarify the bill's current version.
Floor votes · Senate Feb 4, 2026 · House Mar 4, 2026
How they voted
37–14
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 52
Feb 4, 2026
D
Democratic18
88% Yea
R
Republican34
61% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
10
Key actions
5
Committee
4
Amendments
1
Mar 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
Passed As Amended
lower
Mar 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
Amended
lower
Feb 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
Title Suff Do Pass As Amended
lower
Feb 6, 2026
Committee
Referred To Corrections
lower
Feb 5, 2026
Introduced
Transmitted To House
upper
Feb 4, 2026
Upper · Passed
Passed
upper
Jan 29, 2026
Upper · Passed
Title Suff Do Pass
upper
Jan 8, 2026
Committee
Referred To Corrections
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Rod Hickman
DDemocratic
Co
Derrick Simmons
DDemocratic
Co
Sarita Simmons
DDemocratic
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