Department of Education; require to review information and make recommendations to improve school district effectiveness.

SB 2153 requires Mississippi's Department of Education to collect specific data and make recommendations to improve school district operations. It mandates annual reviews of technology systems, disaster recovery plans, and financial accounting procedures; sets standards for investigating personnel misconduct; provides support for school nutrition planning; and develops guidance for optimizing bus routes to reduce costs. The bill directs the department to submit these recommendations to the State Board of Education and legislative committees by December 14 each year. These provisions directly affect all public school districts in Mississippi by requiring the state to provide structured data collection and improvement strategies. The bill focuses on administrative and operational support, not direct changes to student programs or funding.