Mississippi HB350 requires school resource officers to undergo Mental Health First Aid training.
Mississippi HB350 mandates that school resource officers receive Mental Health First Aid training, which is evidence-based and approved by the Department of Mental Health. This training is part of their initial minimum law enforcement training requirements and any continuing education during their employment. The bill also establishes the Mississippi Community Oriented Policing Services in Schools (MCOPS) grant program to fund additional School Resource Officers, aiming to enhance community policing and school safety.
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