Community schools; authorize implementation under the administration of a district of innovation and to establish a grant fund.

HB 574 establishes the Mississippi Community Schools Grant Program, providing funding to school districts approved as "districts of innovation" to develop community schools. These schools partner with community organizations to offer integrated health services, extended learning programs, and family engagement opportunities - such as after-school activities, mental health support, and adult education - while operating under state education department oversight. The grant distributes a minimum $200,000 per eligible district, plus additional funds based on student enrollment and free lunch eligibility, with all funding subject to legislative appropriation. The bill died in committee on February 4, 2025, and remains unenacted.