School business officers; establish mentorship program for.

HB 1563 proposed creating a formal mentorship program for Mississippi school business officials (who manage school finances and operations) to improve their skills. It would have matched new or transitioning officials (mentees) with experienced mentors (requiring 5+ years in the role) for at least 24 hours annually, facilitated through the Mississippi Department of Education and the Mississippi Association of School Business Officials. The program required annual workshops for mentors, evaluations of participants, and yearly reports to the Legislature. However, the bill died in committee on March 4, 2025, and was never enacted into law.