Mississippi Community College Board; revise composition of and authority to oversee community and junior colleges.

HB 322 would have consolidated all 15 public community and junior colleges in Mississippi under a single governing body, the Mississippi Community College Board. The bill proposed creating a 12-member board appointed by the governor (with Senate approval), serving six-year terms starting January 2027, with specific staggered terms. Key provisions included granting the board authority to manage funds (including a new student loan reserve fund), appoint a commissioner, oversee workforce programs, and lease campus property for housing/facilities. The bill died in committee on February 3, 2026, and did not become law.