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Dyslexia Therapy Scholarship for Students with Dyslexia

Voucher in Mississippi

2012
Year Established
274
Students Enrolled
K-12
Grade Levels

About This Program

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.

Eligibility Requirements

Eligibility is limited (see criteria below)
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Eligible student categories: special needs

Students must have a documented dyslexia diagnosis. The nation's only school choice program created exclusively for students with dyslexia. Only 5 approved schools statewide as of 2025. Cannot fund homeschooling, virtual schools, or students in juvenile detention.

Funding Details

Average Award
$6,847

Funding mechanism: Voucher equal to state share of per-student funding under state aid formula

Approved Expenses

Tuition & FeesTherapies

How to Apply

Apply through the Mississippi Department of Education. Students must have been identified with dyslexia through the school screening process. The scholarship covers tuition at approved dyslexia therapy schools. Contact the Office of Intervention Services or visit mdek12.org for the application form and eligible providers.

Administered by: Mississippi Department of Education, Office of Intervention Services
Phone: (601) 359-2586

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Disclaimer: This tool provides estimates based on publicly available program data. Always verify eligibility directly with your state's program administrator. Program rules, funding amounts, and application deadlines may change.