Mississippi HB1374 requires school districts to employ school resource officers for each school under its control.
Mississippi HB1374 mandates that the school board of each school district employ one or more school resource officers, who are designated as peace officers on all school properties. These officers must receive basic law enforcement training and may serve in various roles, including law enforcement, education, and community liaison. The bill also establishes the Mississippi Community Oriented Policing Services in Schools (MCOPS) grant program to fund these officers, requiring a 50/50 match of local funds.
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