Mississippi Dyslexia Therapy Scholarship for Students with Dyslexia Program

Students must be in first through 12th grade and have been screened properly and diagnosed with dyslexia by a licensed psychometrist, psychologist, or speech language pathologist. _(Last updated July 15, 2024)_

Funds for the program can be used for students with a diagnosis of dyslexia to attend state-approved private schools that emphasize instruction in dyslexia intervention. Students may also participate in Mississippi’s dyslexia’s program to attend a nonresident public school The voucher is not available to fund homeschooling, virtual schools, or students in juvenile detention schools. _(Last updated July 15, 2024)_

The Mississippi legislature funds this program through the state aid formula. Any qualifying Mississippi K–12 student that wishes to participate may receive funding. The maximum voucher amount is equal to the Mississippi Student Funding Formula base student cost, i.e., the total state and local per-student funding amount provided to public schools for a student with no additional measure needs or special factors. Funds for the scholarship are paid from state aid. Parents are responsible for paying the difference if the costs exceed the amount of the scholarship. The State Department of Education shall disburse payments to participating schools under this program in 12 substantially equal installments, with the initial payment made after the department verification of admission acceptance. _(Last updated July 15, 2024)_

No legal challenges have been filed against the program. _(Last updated July 15, 2024)_