MS SB2475

Brings forward 18 sections of Mississippi Code related to the Department of Youth Services for potential future amendment, consolidating statutes governing juvenile correctional facilities, training schools, and youth rehabilitation programs

Makes technical corrections to remove outdated references to "two institutions" and replace with singular "institution" following the closure of Columbia Training School

Maintains the Department of Human Services' authority over the Oakley Youth Development Center, including powers to lease lands for oil, gas, and mineral exploration and sell timber products

Preserves the Office of Community Services structure providing probation, aftercare, and counseling services to youth courts, with a repeal date of July 1, 2026

Effective date is July 1, 2026