Energy Academy Act; extend repealer on authority of Vicksburg-Warren & Claiborne County schools to partner with nuclear plant.

HB 962 extends the expiration date of Mississippi's Energy Academy Act, allowing Vicksburg-Warren and Claiborne County schools to continue partnering with nuclear facilities for career-focused high school programs. The bill authorizes a Partnership Council - including school leaders, nuclear plant representatives, and community members - to manage the program, including student recruitment, curriculum development, and internship opportunities. It also codifies a dedicated fund to cover startup and operational costs, with the program now set to end on July 1, 2028. The act directly affects students in those school districts and the nuclear facility partners in Claiborne County.