AN ACT TO DIRECT THE GOVERNOR TO SELECT AND APPOINT A PRIVATE AUDITOR TO DETERMINE THE EXTENT TO WHICH THE MISSISSIPPI STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND THE MISSISSIPPI STATE BOARD OF MEDICAL LICENSURE HAVE COMPLIED WITH FEDERAL AND STATE ABSTINENCE EDUCATION LAW, THE REAP ACT AND THE WOMEN'S HEALTH DEFENSE ACT OF 2013; TO AUTHORIZE THE PRIVATE AUDITOR TO REQUEST DOCUMENTS, CONDUCT INTERVIEWS AND POSE WRITTEN QUESTIONS TO THE DEPARTMENT AND THE BOARD THAT MUST BE ANSWERED WITHIN 60 DAYS; TO REQUIRE REPORTS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO CREATE THE MISSISSIPPI RURAL WATER OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE; TO DEFINE TERMS; TO SET COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP; TO REQUIRE PROVIDERS TO OBTAIN A RATE STUDY AND CAPACITY STUDY BY DECEMBER 1, 2027, AND EVERY FIVE YEARS THEREAFTER; TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR RATES; TO PROVIDE FOR MODIFICATION OF RATES ACCORDING TO RATE STUDIES; TO REQUIRE PROVIDERS TO DEVELOP AN ASSET MANAGEMENT PLAN BY DECEMBER 1, 2027; TO STIPULATE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCH ASSET MANAGEMENT PLAN; TO ALLOW THE COMMITTEE TO PROMULGATE RULES AND REGULATIONS CONCERNING THE RATE STUDIES, CAPACITY STUDIES AND ASSET MANAGEMENT PLANS; TO REQUIRE PROVIDERS TO SET ASIDE A PORTION OF GROSS REVENUES FOR REFURBISHMENT AND REPLACEMENT; TO REQUIRE THE COMMITTEE TO MAINTAIN AN APPROVED LIST OF ENTITIES TO CONDUCT RATE STUDIES; TO PROVIDE GUIDELINES FOR APPROVAL; TO REQUIRE A RATE STUDY OR AMENDMENT BEFORE COMMENCEMENT OF A MAJOR DEVELOPMENT PROJECT; TO REQUIRE RATE STUDIES TO BE FILED WITH THE STATE AUDITOR'S OFFICE; TO DESCRIBE WHEN A PROVIDER IS IN FISCAL DISTRESS; TO REQUIRE THE MISSISSIPPI STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO MAINTAIN A LIST OF PROVIDERS IN FISCAL DISTRESS; TO REQUIRE PROVIDERS IN FISCAL DISTRESS TO FILE AN IMPROVEMENT PLAN; TO STIPULATE ACTIONS UPON RECEIPT OF AN IMPROVEMENT PLAN; TO PROHIBIT FISCALLY DISTRESSED PROVIDERS FROM RECEIVING CERTAIN STATE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE UNTIL AN IMPROVEMENT PLAN IS IN PLACE; TO PROVIDE FOR REMOVAL OF BOARD MEMBERS UPON A FINDING OF FISCAL DISTRESS; TO REQUIRE PROVIDERS AT 75% CAPACITY TO TAKE CERTAIN ACTIONS; TO PROVIDE THAT NOTHING IN THIS ACT SHALL BE CONSTRUED AS CONFLICTING WITH FEDERAL LAW; TO AMEND SECTION 41-3-16, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE FOR PAYMENT OF NEW EMPLOYEES' ANNUAL SALARIES OUT OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND RURAL WATER SYSTEMS IMPROVEMENTS REVOLVING LOAN FUND; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR DECOMMISSIONING OF SOLAR PANELS; TO DEFINE TERMS; TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR SOLAR POWER FACILITY AGREEMENTS CONCERNING REMOVAL OR RESTORATION; TO REQUIRE AGREEMENTS TO REQUIRE THE GRANTEE TO OBTAIN AND DELIVER TO THE LANDOWNER FINANCIAL ASSURANCE IN CERTAIN AMOUNTS TO SECURE PERFORMANCE OF REMOVAL AND RESTORATION OBLIGATIONS; TO PROVIDE ACCEPTABLE FORMS OF ASSURANCE; TO AUTHORIZE LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO REGULATE SOLAR POWER FACILITIES UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS; TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN AGREEMENTS THAT PURPORT TO WAIVE A RIGHT OR EXEMPT A GRANTEE FROM LIABILITY OR DUTY IS VOID; TO PROVIDE THAT NOTHING IN THIS ACT SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO LIMIT THE DISCRETION OF COUNTIES OR MUNICIPALITIES PURSUANT TO CERTAIN AUTHORITIES; TO PROVIDE FOR REMEDIES; TO PROVIDE FOR APPLICABILITY OF THIS ACT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO ENACT THE "MISSISSIPPI FARMLAND, MIGRATORY BIRD, AND RURAL PROTECTION FROM INDUSTRIAL WIND FACILITIES ACT"; TO STATE LEGISLATIVE PURPOSES AND FINDINGS; TO DEFINE TERMS; TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN APPROVALS OF NEW INDUSTRIAL WIND FACILITIES; TO VOID CERTAIN AUTHORIZATIONS; TO PREEMPT COUNTIES, MUNICIPALITIES AND OTHER POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS FROM AUTHORIZING ACTION PROHIBITED UNDER THIS ACT; TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS; TO PROHIBIT INDUSTRIAL WIND FACILITIES FROM BEING SITED ON OR WITHIN TWO MILES OF PRIME OR UNIQUE FARMLAND; TO PROVIDE SETBACKS; TO PROTECT WATER RESOURCES; TO PROHIBIT WIND TURBINE LOCATIONS IN AGRICULTURAL AVIATION OPERATIONS AREAS; TO PROVIDE FOR NOISE AND SHADOW FLICKER; TO REQUIRE WIND ENERGY SYSTEMS TO COMPLY WITH WILDLIFE LAWS; TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN AREAS FOR SITING, CONSTRUCTION OR OPERATION OF WIND TURBINES; TO REQUIRE THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE, FISHERIES, AND PARKS TO ESTABLISH RULES CONCERNING WILDLIFE PROTECTION; TO PROVIDE FOR CORRECTIVE ACTION AND DECOMMISSIONING OF WIND TURBINES; TO PROVIDE FOR GRANDFATHERED FACILITIES; TO REQUIRE EACH INDUSTRIAL FACILITY SUBJECT TO THIS ACT TO MAINTAIN A DECOMMISSIONING PLAN; TO REQUIRE OWNERS AND OPERATORS TO POST AND MAINTAIN FINANCIAL ASSURANCE IN CERTAIN FORMS; TO PROVIDE FOR FAILURE TO DECOMMISSION; TO DELEGATE ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY; TO PROVIDE AVAILABLE REMEDIES; TO CREATE A PRIVATE RIGHT OF ACTION; TO PROVIDE FOR ATTORNEYS' FEES; TO REQUIRE FAA NOTICE AND OBSTRUCTION EVALUATION; TO PROHIBIT ACTION FOLLOWING A HAZARD DETERMINATION BY THE FAA; TO PROVIDE FOR RADAR INTERFERENCE REVIEW; TO REQUIRE COORDINATION AMONG CERTAIN STATE AGENCIES; TO PREVENT POLLUTION; TO REQUIRE INDUSTRIAL WIND FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN AN OIL, GREASE AND FLUID MANAGEMENT PLAN; TO REQUIRE SUCH PLAN TO MEET CERTAIN CRITERIA; TO PROVIDE FOR BLADE AND COMPONENT DECOMMISSIONING; TO PROVIDE FOR SEVERABILITY OF ANY PROVISION OF THIS ACT UPON A HOLDING OF INVALIDITY; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 37-101-15, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO ESTABLISH PARAMETERS FOR A NEW, PERFORMANCE-BASED FUNDING MODEL FOR STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING; TO REQUIRE THAT SUCH FUNDING MODEL BE USED TO DISBURSE 75% OF GENERAL FUNDS APPROPRIATED FOR SUCH PURPOSE AND BE IMPLEMENTED BY JULY 1, 2029; TO PROVIDE FOR DISTRIBUTION OF REMAINING FUNDS; TO PROVIDE A 10% PERFORMANCE-BASED HOLDOUT; TO REQUIRE THE FUNDING MODEL TO INCLUDE A BASE APPROPRIATION AND A PERFORMANCE-BASED ALLOCATION; TO PROVIDE MEASURABLE OUTCOMES WHICH SHALL BE CALCULATED USING STANDARDIZED DEFINITIONS ADOPTED BY RULE; TO REQUIRE THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING TO ESTABLISH PERFORMANCE STANDARDS, SCORING THRESHOLDS AND VALUES FOR EACH METRIC IN A PUBLICLY NOTICED MEETING ON OR BEFORE JUNE 20, 2026; TO PROVIDE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCH STANDARDS, THRESHOLDS AND VALUES; TO PROVIDE FOR DEVELOPING, CALCULATING OR ADMINISTERING THE FUNDING MODEL; TO REQUIRE THE BOARD TO CONTINUOUSLY MONITOR INSTITUTIONAL PERFORMANCE UNDER THE FUNDING MODEL; TO REQUIRE THE BOARD TO IDENTIFY INSTITUTIONS AT RISK OF FAILING TO MEET SPECIFIC STANDARDS; TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD TO TAKE CERTAIN ACTIONS UPON A DETERMINATION THAT AN INSTITUTION IS AT-RISK; TO REQUIRE THE BOARD TO SUBMIT AN ANNUAL REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE AND PUBLISH SUCH REPORT ON ITS PUBLIC WEBSITE; TO REQUIRE CERTAIN INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN THE REPORT; TO REQUIRE THE BOARD TO PROMULGATE RULES NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THIS ACT; TO REQUIRE THE BOARD TO ADOPT AND PUBLISH THE FUNDING MODEL, INCLUDING ALL METRIC DEFINITIONS, BENCHMARKS AND WEIGHTS, NO LATER THAN JUNE 30, 2026; TO PROVIDE FOR APPLICATION OF THE FUNDING MODEL FOR THE INITIAL THREE FISCAL YEARS FOLLOWING ADOPTION AND PUBLICATION; TO REQUIRE FULL IMPLEMENTATION OF THE FUNDING MODEL BY JULY 1, 2029; TO PROHIBIT THE BOARD FROM PERMITTING A PERSON SUBJECT TO THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS UNDER SECTIONS 45-33-21 THROUGH 45-33-63 TO RESIDE IN A DORMITORY OR OTHER STUDENT LIVING ACCOMMODATION LOCATED ON THE CAMPUS OF OR MANAGED BY A STATE INSTITUTION OF HIGHER LEARNING; TO BRING FORWARD SECTIONS 37-101-1, 37-101-2, 37-101-3, 37-101-4, 37-101-5, 37-101-7, 37-101-9, 37-101-11, 37-101-13, 37-101-16, 37-101-19, 37-101-21, 37-101-23, 37-101-25, 37-101-29 AND 37-101-30, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH GOVERN THE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING, FOR PURPOSE OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO REPEAL SECTION 37-163-1, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH CREATES THE EDUCATION ACHIEVEMENT COUNCIL; TO ESTABLISH THE MISSISSIPPI POSTSECONDARY ATTAINMENT COUNCIL; TO NAME THE MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL; TO PROVIDE FOR ADMINISTRATION OF THE COUNCIL; TO REQUIRE ANNUAL REPORTS AND PROGRESS REPORTS; TO PROVIDE FOR STAFFING OF THE COUNCIL; TO PROVIDE FOR REIMBURSEMENT FOR MEMBERS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO CREATE THE UPSKILL MISSISSIPPI GRANT PROGRAM TO SUPPORT UPGRADING PRIORITY SKILLS FOR KEY INDUSTRY LEARNING AND LABOR THROUGH TUITION-FREE ACCESS TO WORKFORCE-ALIGNED COMMUNITY AND JUNIOR COLLEGE PROGRAMS; TO STATE LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS; TO PROVIDE FOR FUNDING OF THE PROGRAM; TO DEFINE TERMS; TO STATE THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE MISSISSIPPI OFFICE OF FINANCIAL AID IN ADMINISTERING THE PROGRAM; TO REQUIRE ELIGIBLE INSTITUTIONS TO PROVIDE CERTAIN SUPPORT SERVICES TO GRANT RECIPIENTS; TO REQUIRE ACCELERATE MS TO ANNUALLY PROVIDE A LIST OF ELIGIBLE PROGRAMS BASED ON PRIORITY SECTORS AND OCCUPATIONS; TO PROVIDE FOR PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION ON A PHASED SCHEDULE; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO ENACT THE "MISSISSIPPI GET TO SCHOOL AND STAY SAFE ACT OF 2026"; TO ESTABLISH A SECURE STATEWIDE ONLINE STUDENT SAFETY RISK-ASSESSMENT TRACKING AND INFORMATION-SHARING SYSTEM IN COORDINATION WITH THE JUVENILE COURT SYSTEM AND SCHOOL DISTRICTS; TO REQUIRE TIMELY DATA ENTRY OF RISK ASSESSMENTS; TO PROVIDE LIMITED ACCESS FOR PRIVACY PURPOSES; TO REQUIRE BEHAVIORAL THREAT ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT (BTAM) TRAINING FOR CERTAIN DISTRICT LEADERSHIP; TO REQUIRE LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT NOTIFICATION TO A JUVENILE'S SCHOOL DISTRICT OF A JUVENILE FELONY ARREST WITHIN 24 HOURS AND AUTHORIZE TRANSMISSION THROUGH THE SYSTEM; TO AMEND SECTIONS 37-13-85, 37-13-87, 37-13-89, 37-13-91 AND 37-13-107, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO TRANSFER EMPLOYMENT AND SUPERVISION OF SCHOOL ATTENDANCE OFFICERS TO LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS BUT PROVIDE FOR CONTINUED STATE FUNDING; TO PROVIDE AN INCREASE OF $10,000.00 IN COMPENSATION FOR SCHOOL ATTENDANCE OFFICERS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF CELL PHONES AND PERSONAL ELECTRONIC DEVICES ON CAMPUS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO REQUIRE RECESS FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 37-191-3, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CLARIFY THAT STUDENT ACTIVITY FEES PAID BY STUDENTS ARE NOT CONSIDERED STATE FUNDS; TO AMEND SECTION 37-191-9, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO MAKE TECHNICAL NONSUBSTANTIVE AMENDMENTS; TO BRING FORWARD SECTIONS 37-191-1, 37-191-5, 37-191-7, 37-191-11, 37-191-13, 37-191-15, AND 37-191-17, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, FOR PURPOSES OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO STATE LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS CONCERNING RARE DISEASES; TO PROVIDE THE PURPOSE OF THIS ACT; TO DEFINE TERMS; TO ESTABLISH THE RARE DISEASE TASK FORCE; TO PROVIDE FOR THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE TASK FORCE; TO PROVIDE THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE TASK FORCE; TO PROVIDE FOR MEETINGS OF THE TASK FORCE; TO PROVIDE FOR COORDINATION AND OVERSIGHT OF THE TASK FORCE; TO ESTABLISH REPORTING REQUIREMENTS; TO PROVIDE THAT THE MISSISSIPPI INSURANCE DEPARTMENT SHALL PROVIDE STAFF AND CLERICAL SUPPORT TO THE TASK FORCE; TO GRANT THE MISSISSIPPI INSURANCE DEPARTMENT RULEMAKING AUTHORITY; TO ESTABLISH INSURANCE COVERAGE INTEGRITY FOR RARE DISEASE THERAPIES; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 41-43-37, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO INCREASE FROM $50,000.00 OR LESS TO $75,000.00 OR LESS THE PERPETUAL CARE TRUST FUND PRINCIPAL FOR WHICH A PERPETUAL CARE CEMETERY MAY MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT; TO INCREASE FROM 30 DAYS TO ONE YEAR OR LESS THE MATURITY DATE FOR SUCH CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO CREATE NEW SECTION 43-1-29.2, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO SUBMIT A FEDERAL WAIVER APPLICATION TO PROHIBIT THE PURCHASE OF SOFT DRINKS AND CANDY WITH SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) BENEFITS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 37-7-1001, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO TASK THE STANDING COMMISSION ON SCHOOL DISTRICT EFFICIENCY WITH STUDYING NEED TO CONSOLIDATE SCHOOL DISTRICTS THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI; TO SPECIFY CERTAIN DATA ON SCHOOL DISTRICTS THAT MUST BE COMPILED IN A REPORT ON THE STUDY TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE LEGISLATURE AND THE GOVERNOR BY NOVEMBER 30, 2026, AND ON NOVEMBER 30 OF EVERY YEAR THEREAFTER; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 37-7-1003, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO EXPRESS THE INTENT OF THE LEGISLATURE TO DETERMINE THROUGH LEGISLATION, IN THE 2027 REGULAR SESSION AND SUBSEQUENT REGULAR SESSIONS, WHICH SCHOOL DISTRICTS SHALL BE CONSOLIDATED, AND A SCHEDULE FOR THE CONSOLIDATION OF EACH DISTRICT; TO ALLOW A DISTRICT SUBJECT TO CONSOLIDATION TO PROPOSE ITS OWN CONSOLIDATION PLAN; TO PROVIDE THAT, SHOULD A DISTRICT NOT PROPOSE A PLAN, OR SHOULD THE COMMISSION REJECT A DISTRICT'S PLAN, THE COMMISSION SHALL DEVELOP A PLAN FOR THE DISTRICT'S CONSOLIDATION; TO PROVIDE THAT THE COMMISSION SHALL APPOINT A TRANSITIONAL GOVERNING BOARD; TO PROVIDE THAT, DURING THE TIME IN WHICH THE TRANSITIONAL BOARD IS PERFORMING THE DUTIES OF A SCHOOL BOARD, BOTH BEFORE AND AFTER CONSOLIDATION, BOARD MEMBERS SHALL BE ENTITLED TO COMPENSATION AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 37-6-13; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 37-7-1005, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO SPECIFY CERTAIN DATA ON SCHOOLS WITHIN EACH DISTRICT NOT SUBJECT TO CONSOLIDATION THAT EACH SUCH DISTRICT SHALL COMPILE AND SUBMIT TO THE COMMISSION BY OCTOBER 31, 2027; TO REQUIRE THE COMMISSION TO SUBMIT A REPORT TO THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION BY NOVEMBER 30, 2027, WITH THE COMPILED DATA AND THE COMMISSION'S JUDGMENT AS TO EACH DISTRICT'S CONCLUSIONS REGARDING SCHOOL CONSOLIDATION; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.