Structured Literacy Pilot Program; authorize Mississippi Dyslexia Institute to establish.
HB 1705 authorizes Mississippi's Dyslexia Institute to run a 3-year pilot program offering evidence-based reading instruction to students with dyslexia who would otherwise face grade retention under the state's third-grade reading law. The program replaces retention with specialized Orton-Gillingham-based literacy training, prioritizing 80 students statewide and requiring teacher training in this methodology. It mandates annual reporting on student progress, retention rates, and program effectiveness to the legislature. The bill aims to improve reading outcomes while reducing unnecessary grade retention for students with dyslexia.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 19, 2026
Last action Feb 3, 2026
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Jan 19, 2026
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Referred To Education;Appropriations A
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Rob Roberson
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