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Mississippi Senate Bill SB3003

Mississippi 2024 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB3003

Introduced
3/11/24  
Refer
3/11/24  

Caption

General Fund; FY2025 appropriation to MDE for the Mississippi Dyslexia Education Funding Grant Program.

Impact

The approval of SB3003 would allow the Mississippi Department of Education to effectively manage and distribute the allocated funds to various schools and programs that work with dyslexic students. This funding is anticipated to enhance the quality of educational resources available to these students, fostering an inclusive learning environment that recognizes and addresses their unique challenges. Moreover, by supporting the implementation of specialized programs, SB3003 aims to positively influence the educational outcomes for students with dyslexia across the state.

Summary

Senate Bill 3003 proposes an appropriation of $5,000,000 for the Mississippi Dyslexia Education Funding Grant Program, as established by Senate Bill No. 2669 in the 2024 General Session. The bill seeks to allocate funds specifically to support educational initiatives aimed at assisting students with dyslexia throughout the state. This funding is crucial for providing necessary resources and support to improve literacy and accommodate the educational needs of dyslexic students during the upcoming fiscal year 2025, beginning on July 1, 2024, and concluding on June 30, 2025.

Contention

As it stands, discussions surrounding this bill have not indicated significant contention or opposition, likely due to the broad support for initiatives aimed at improving educational resources for students with learning differences such as dyslexia. However, fiscal appropriations always raise questions about budget priorities, and some stakeholders may advocate for additional allocations or modifications to ensure comprehensive support for all educational needs within the state.

Additional_notes

The funds allocated through SB3003, if enacted, will facilitate programs aimed at developing targeted educational strategies that address the specific learning requirements of dyslexic students, thereby promoting equity in education within the state.

Latest SB3003 Activity

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

MS SB2051

General Funds; FY2024 appropriation to MDA for the West Central Mississippi Incubator Grant Program.

MS SB2906

General Fund; FY2024 University of Mississippi Medical Center for Mississippi Rural Physicians Scholarship Program.

MS SB3088

General Fund; FY2024 appropriation to City of Greenville for Mississippi River Museum.

MS SB2971

General Funds; FY2024 appropriation to MSU Extension Service for certain youth preparedness education programs.

MS SB2943

General Fund; FY2024 appropriation to Mississippi School of Arts for support staff salary realignment.

MS SB2978

General Fund; FY2024 appropriation to T.K Martin Center for the Mississippi Early Intervention Pilot Project.

MS SB2989

General Fund; FY2024 appropriation to IHL for general support.

MS SB2910

General Fund; FY2024 appropriation to University of Mississippi Medical Center for fire protection.

MS SB2904

General Fund; FY2024 Mississippi Highway Patrol Retirement Health Insurance Benefit Program.

MS SB2470

General Funds; FY2024 appropriation to Alcorn State University for STEM-related programs.

Similar Bills

MD HB350

Budget Bill (Fiscal Year 2025)

MD SB360

Budget Bill (Fiscal Year 2025)

MD HB200

Budget Bill (Fiscal Year 2024)

MD SB181

Budget Bill (Fiscal Year 2024)

PA HB611

To provide appropriations from the General Fund for the expenses of the Executive, Legislative and Judicial Departments of the Commonwealth, the public debt and the public schools for the fiscal year July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023; to provide appropriations from special funds and accounts to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023; to provide for the appropriation of Federal funds to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023; and to provide for the additional appropriation of Federal and State funds to the Executive and Legislative Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022.

MD HB350

Budget Bill (Fiscal Year 2026)

MD SB319

Budget Bill (Fiscal Year 2026)

MD HB300

Budget Bill (Fiscal Year 2023)