Mississippi HB1809 appropriates funds for a behavioral threat assessment and violence-prevention pilot program at state-supported public universities.
Mississippi HB1809 allocates $1,450,000 to the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning for a pilot program at state-supported public universities. The funds will be used for behavioral threat screening and assessment platforms, training, integration with campus safety systems, and ongoing support. The Board must submit a report by December 1, 2027, summarizing the program's use and impacts. The program aims to prevent acts of violence, distinguish between credible and non-credible threats, and protect the safety of students, faculty, and staff.
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