House Bill 1736, authored by Representative Roberson, House Bill 1735, authored by Rep. Larry Byrd, and Senate Bill 2041, authored by Senator Rod Hickman, direct the Mississippi Department of Corrections to study the prevalence of dyslexia among incarcerated individuals.
The bill’s requirement for a comprehensive, evidence-based study will provide valuable insight into how undiagnosed dyslexia may relate to education outcomes, crime, and recidivism. Better data on learning differences within the corrections population can inform more effective crime prevention and rehabilitation, targeting resources toward academic support and reducing barriers to successful reentry.
Empower Mississippi supports this legislation.
HB 1736 and HB 1735 have been referred to the House Corrections Committee. SB 2041 has been referred to the Senate Corrections Committee.
