General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Department of Education for grants to provide teletherapy services to students in Grades 5-12.

Summary

The bill would allocate up to $2.4 million from Mississippi’s General Fund to the Department of Education to fund grants for teletherapy services. The grants target school districts, public charter schools, and nonpublic schools that serve students in grades 5 through 12. The goal is to help schools cover the cost of providing remote mental‑health therapy during the 2026‑27 fiscal year.

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