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.
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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.
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.