Appropriation; Holmes County Consolidated School District for expenses of consolidation.

HB 271 provides $300,000 in state funding to Holmes County Consolidated School District to cover costs associated with merging two existing school districts into a single countywide district, as required by Mississippi law. The funds, allocated from the State General Fund, are specifically for expenses related to the consolidation process during the 2026-2027 fiscal year. This bill does not create new policies or rules but provides the necessary financial support for an existing legal mandate. The funding is intended to help Holmes County schools complete the consolidation transition efficiently.