Associated Press
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Lawmakers are pushing forward multiple options meant to help special education students, as a reprise of last year's fight over vouchers for special education students looms.
Tuesday, the Senate Education Committee approved Senate Bill 2695, which give $7,000 in state money to the parent of any Mississippi special education student who wanted to withdraw their child from their local public school district.
That measure moves to the full Senate.
Some House members are offering other options. Opponents of vouchers back House Bill 814, which would offer money for extra services to special education students in public schools. House Bill 649 would provide advice to parents as well as help them in disputes with school districts.
Both Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves and Gov. Phil Bryant are supporting the voucher bill.
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