Dyslexia Therapy Scholarship for Students with Dyslexia
Voucher in Mississippi
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
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
Funding mechanism: Voucher equal to state share of per-student funding under state aid formula
Approved Expenses
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.
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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.