Mississippi legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Mississippi HB1736: Study on dyslexia among inmates; authorize MDOC to conduct.
Status: Failed, March 3, 2026
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE AND DIRECT THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY OF INMATES UNDER ITS JURISDICTION TO DETERMINE THE PREVALENCE OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DYSLEXIA AND MAKE A REPORT THEREON TO THE LEGISLATURE; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
What the bill says
An act to authorize and direct the mississippi department of corrections to conduct a comprehensive study of inmates under its jurisdiction to determine the prevalence of individuals with dyslexia and make a report thereon to the legislature; and for related purposes.
From the engrossed text:
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE AND DIRECT THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY OF INMATES UNDER ITS JURISDICTION TO DETERMINE THE PREVALENCE OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DYSLEXIA AND MAKE A REPORT THEREON TO THE LEGISLATURE; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI: SECTION 1. Study on Dyslexia among inmates. (1) The Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) shall conduct a comprehensive study of inmates under its jurisdiction to determine the prevalence of individuals with dyslexia. (2) The study shall include, but not be limited to: (a) Screening for dyslexia using evidence-based tools and methods approved by qualified experts in the field of dyslexia diagnosis and education. (b) Collection of demographic and educational background data, including the inmate's age, gender, race and prior access to educational resources, provided that such data is collected in a manner that protects individual privacy. *HR26/R2086* H. B. No. 1736 ~ OFFICIAL ~ G1/2 26/HR26/R2086 PAGE 1 (OM\KW) (c) An analysis of how dyslexia correlates with educational attainment, disciplinary history and recidivism rates. SECTION 2. Protection of confidential information. (1) All data collected pursuant to this study shall comply with the requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), and any other applicable federal or …
Sponsors
- Roberson, Rob (R, 43) · primary sponsor
- Hale, Jeff (R, 24)
Latest actions
- : Died In Committee
- : Referred To Corrections
- : Transmitted To Senate
- : Passed
- : Title Suff Do Pass
- : Referred To Corrections
Votes
- Passed (February 10, 2026): 117 yea, 1 nay, passed
Subjects: Study on dyslexia among inmates
Common questions
- What is HB1736?
- HB1736 is a bill in the Mississippi Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Study on dyslexia among inmates; authorize MDOC to conduct.
- What does HB1736 do?
- In its own words: An act to authorize and direct the mississippi department of corrections to conduct a comprehensive study of inmates under its jurisdiction to determine the prevalence of individuals with dyslexia and make a report thereon to the legislature; and for related purposes.
- What is the status of HB1736?
- Failed as of March 3, 2026. Latest action: Died In Committee (March 3, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB1736?
- Roberson, Rob (R, 43), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HB1736?
- On the Mississippi Legislature website: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1736.xml
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