SPECIAL EDUCATION
Mission
The mission of the Special Education Department is to empower ALL students with diverse abilities to achieve their fullest potential by fostering problem-solving skills, encouraging lifelong learning, and preparing them to become confident, productive members of society. Through individualized supports, inclusive practices, and collaborative partnerships, we ensure equitable access to high-quality education for every student.
Education Scholarship Account
The Equal Opportunity for Students with Special Needs Act enacted by the Mississippi Legislature during the 2015 Session created the Education Scholarship Account (ESA) program (Senate Bill No. 2695). It is a program designed to give those parents with special needs children the option of withdrawing their child from the public school system and receiving a designated amount of funds to help defray the cost of private school tuition or other specific allowable activities to educate their child. The administration of this program has been designated to be performed by the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE).
