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This bill establishes a School Business Officers Mentorship Program in Mississippi designed to support professional development for school business officials. The program will be jointly administered by the Mississippi Department of Education and the Mississippi Association of School Business Officials, operating on an annual cycle from July 1 through June 30. Mentors, who must have at least five years of experience as a school business official, will be matched with mentees (new or transitioning school business officials) based on criteria like technical needs, project orientation, district size, and geographic location. Mentors will commit at least 24 hours per year to mentoring activities and will participate in annual workshops to define program objectives and review responsibilities. Participants will submit applications by specific deadlines (April 30 for mentors, May 30 for mentees) and will complete evaluations to assess the mentorship experience. The program aims to facilitate knowledge exchange, improve problem-solving skills, and enhance the efficiency of school financial and operational management. The State Department of Education will submit an annual report to the Governor and Legislature detailing program participation, outcomes, and improvement recommendations, with the program set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

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