School Choice in Mississippi

Mississippi's ESA program serves students with special needs, including those with an IEP or Section 504 plan. Funds can be used for private school tuition, tutoring, therapies, and educational materials.

Mississippi's ESA program serves students with special needs who have an active IEP. Funds may cover private school tuition, textbooks, tutoring from licensed providers, standardized and AP testing, curriculum materials, licensed therapy, dual-enrollment courses, consumable supplies (up to $50/year), and computer hardware/software. Award amount based on the Mississippi Student Funding Formula (MSFF) and varies annually.

The nation's only school choice program created exclusively for students with dyslexia. Provides vouchers for students to attend state-approved private schools that specialize in dyslexia therapy and intervention. Only 5 approved schools statewide (Madison, Ridgeland, Petal, Hattiesburg, and Ocean Springs). Voucher amount equals the state share of per-student funding under the state aid formula.

The nation's only voucher program designed exclusively for students with speech-language impairments. Named after Nate Rogers, a student with special needs. Students in grades K-6 with speech-language impairments eligible for IDEA services receive vouchers to attend accredited private schools specializing in speech-language therapy and intervention.