HB1132

Mississippi HB1132 establishes a statewide behavioral threat assessment program for public schools.

Mississippi HB1132 mandates the creation of a behavioral threat assessment program in public schools. The State Department of Education and the Mississippi Department of Mental Health will collaborate to implement this program, following evidence-based models like the Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines (CSTAG). The program includes establishing multidisciplinary threat assessment teams at each school to identify and assess students who may pose a threat. These teams will develop intervention strategies to mitigate risks and enhance school safety.