Senate Bill NO. 2578

By Representative(s) Committee

AMEND by striking lines 31 through 37 in their entirety and by inserting in lieu thereof the following:

(2) The State Board of Education shall develop and issue criteria for a Mississippi Occupational Diploma for students having a disability as defined by the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Beginning with the 2002-2003 school year, any such student, upon proper request, shall be afforded the opportunity to fully meet such requirements and qualify for an occupational diploma upon graduation.