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

HB 1523 requires merging Copiah County School District and Hazlehurst City School District into a single unified district, Copiah County Consolidated School District, effective July 1, 2027. The bill mandates a special election in November 2026 for the new school board, appoints a financial advisor to oversee budget transitions, and abolishes the two former districts by transferring all assets, liabilities, and staff contracts to the new entity. It establishes procedures for the first budget and staffing for the 2027-2028 school year, with the central administrative office located in Hazlehurst. This consolidation directly affects all students, staff, and properties within Copiah County's former school districts.