Bill > S374

This bill aims to promote local control and effective training of school resource officers (SROs). It amends existing law to require the chief of police to assign SROs who have specialized training in working with children and adolescents, including de-escalation techniques and diversion strategies. The bill also requires the superintendent and chief of police to enter into a written memorandum of understanding that outlines the roles and responsibilities of SROs, as well as policies and procedures for their use of force, arrests, and information sharing. Additionally, the bill establishes a school resource officer training program under the municipal police training committee, which will provide grants to cover tuition and fees for training SROs, police supervisors, and school administrators in relevant topics such as child development, de-escalation, and diversion strategies.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S374