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

HB 1215 requires Mississippi school districts to establish Early Learning Collaboratives - councils including public schools, Head Start, private schools, and childcare centers - by the 2030-2031 school year. The bill mandates a phased expansion starting in 2026-2027, ensuring all districts have such collaboratives to coordinate preschool services. These collaboratives must align programs with state learning standards, provide teacher professional development, and manage funding for quality prekindergarten education. The policy directly affects all Mississippi public school districts and preschool children (ages 4) seeking access to coordinated early learning programs.