General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Department of Education for accommodations and sensory supports for certain students.

SB 3253 appropriates $10 million from Mississippi's General Fund for the 2026-2027 fiscal year to fund sensory supports, rooms, or equipment for students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) or 504 plans requiring these accommodations to access education. The bill directly affects students with disabilities whose educational plans identify a need for sensory supports, ensuring schools can provide necessary accommodations. It requires the Department of Education to establish rules for school districts to use best practices in designing and evaluating facilities to meet individual student needs. The funds become available July 1, 2026, and must be used to support educational access for qualifying students.