School district administrative consolidation; require for all public school districts in Washington County.

HB 1524 would require Washington County, Mississippi, to combine its four existing public school districts (Greenville, Hollandale, Leland, and Western Line) into two new districts: Greenville Public School District and Washington Consolidated School District (covering the former Hollandale, Leland, and Western Line territories). The bill mandates this consolidation by July 1, 2027, through a November 2026 special election for new school boards, transfers all assets and liabilities to the new districts, and abolishes the original school boards. Key provisions include requiring the State Board of Education to develop consolidation rules, establish election districts, and manage property transfers. The bill died in committee on February 4, 2025, and was never enacted.