Schools; enhance MDE and district efficiency, modify charter school board terms, and revise local contribution calculation.

SB 2295 requires Mississippi's Department of Education (MDE) to provide consulting services to school districts on technology planning, disaster recovery, nutrition programs, and student transportation. It mandates annual reviews of MDE's accounting manuals for school districts and revises how local contributions toward school funding are calculated based on enrollment. The bill also establishes staggered terms for charter school board members and allows charter school authorizers to collect up to 3% of per-pupil funding for oversight. These changes directly affect all Mississippi public school districts, charter schools, and the MDE. The bill died in committee in February 2026 and was never enacted.