A newly introduced Mississippi House bill seeks to overhaul the state’s community college system by consolidating six community college districts into three, a proposal that could significantly reshape higher education across the state if approved. Under House Bill 1284, institutions including Coahoma Community College would be merged into larger neighboring systems, reducing the total number of districts and creating broader administrative regions. Supporters of the legislation say the consolidation would lower costs and streamline operations, while critics—including some community leaders and college presidents—have raised concerns about the potential loss of local identity and the impact on students, faculty, and staff. Under the proposal, Coahoma Community
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