The federal government mandates that every state have a panel to advise the state education department about special education services. The panel must include parents. Mississippi’s panel meets virtually on Wednesday, May 21, at 10 a.m. We encourage all families interested in special education to attend virtually and consider giving public comments.
Remember, you know something essential for state systems to understand. You know what does and does not work for your child at school. You may also have ideas about expanding what works well and changing what doesn’t. Sharing your recommendations and concerns during the public comment section can help your child and other children in similar situations.
Here is the meeting announcement from the Mississippi Department of Education:
SPECIAL EDUCATION ADVISORY PANEL MEETING NOTICE:
The Special Education Advisory Panel will meet via Zoom on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at 10 a.m.
You may access the meeting either online or by phone.
Join Zoom Meeting Online: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83452343575?pwd=bURwRjRpbVA1dCt1dlg5cmRSeWwwZz09 Meeting ID: 834 5234 3575 Passcode: SEAP Join Zoom Meeting by Phone: Dial by your location +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) One tap Mobile +13092053325,83452343575#, *184280# Meeting ID: 834 5234 3575 Passcode: 184280
The panel will hear public comments at 10:15 a.m. Written comments may be submitted to Sharon Strong Coon at the Mississippi Department of Education, P.O. Box 771, Jackson, Mississippi 39205-0771. email: scoon@mdek12.org; or call the Parent Hotline Number: 1-877-544-0408.
For more information, or if you need accommodations due to a disability, contact Sharon Strong Coon or Mona Spells Adou at 601-359-3498.
