Mississippi Virtual Public School Program; bring forward.

This bill proposes amending Mississippi's existing Mississippi Virtual Public School Program framework. It would establish the program under the State Department of Education, requiring it to operate as a public school with equitable resources, free enrollment for all Mississippi-resident students meeting residency requirements, and state/local funding for instructional materials and technology access. Private providers could be selected through a formal process to manage the program, while teachers must meet Mississippi licensure standards. The bill focuses on expanding virtual learning options to address achievement gaps and low-performing school districts, without creating new funding mechanisms.