Early Learning Collaboratives; expand to provide in every school district by the start of the 2030-2031 school year.

Summary

The bill orders the State Department of Education to begin a phased rollout of early learning collaboratives—local councils that coordinate pre‑kindergarten programs—starting in the 2026‑27 school year and reaching all districts by 2030‑31. It sets standards for curriculum, assessment, and professional development, and ties funding to an application and monitoring process. The aim is to give all four‑year‑old children in Mississippi access to coordinated, high‑quality early education.

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