HB977

School resource officers; authorize local law enforcement agencies to enter into agreement with independent nonpublic schools to provide.

Failed·2/3/26
In Text

Mississippi HB977 authorizes local law enforcement agencies to contract with independent nonpublic schools to provide school resource officers.

Mississippi HB977 allows local law enforcement agencies to enter into agreements with independent nonpublic schools to employ school resource officers (SROs). The bill specifies that these officers must receive basic law enforcement training and that their use of official uniforms, weapons, and vehicles is subject to approval by the appropriate governing authority. The law also outlines the responsibilities of the employing jurisdiction and the consequences for noncompliance with training requirements.

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History

Feb 3

House

Died In Committee

Jan 16

House

Referred To Education