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MS HB197
MCOPS Grant Program; increase grant amount up to a minimum of $40,000 per officer employed as a school resource officer.
summary
Introduced
01/10/2025
01/10/2025
In Committee
01/10/2025
01/10/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/04/2025
02/04/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Section 37-3-82, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Grant Amounts Under The Mcops Grant Program From A Minimum Of Up To $10,000.00 To Up To A Minimum Of $40,000.00 Per Officer Employed By A School District As A School Resource Officer; To Increase The Reimbursement Costs Associated With The Sro Requirement To Undergo The Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training Program At The Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers' Training Academy To Up To A Maximum Of $2,400.00; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Mississippi Community Oriented Policing Services in Schools (MCOPS) grant program to increase the state's minimum grant contribution for School Resource Officers (SROs) from $10,000 to $40,000 per officer position for the 2025-2026 school year. The bill also raises the maximum reimbursement for training-related expenses from $1,200 to $2,400 per officer. The MCOPS program supports law enforcement agencies in deploying additional officers to primary and secondary schools, with requirements that these officers spend at least 75% of their time in schools and serve multiple roles including law enforcement, education, and community liaison. To be eligible, local school boards must apply by May 31 and submit a Memorandum of Understanding detailing the collaborative effort between law enforcement and schools. Officers must also complete specialized training at the Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers' Training Academy through the Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training Program. The bill aims to enhance school safety, improve community policing, and provide schools with a direct connection to local law enforcement agencies. The changes will take effect on July 1, 2025.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/04/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2025/pdf/history/HB/HB0197.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2025/html/HB/0100-0199/HB0197IN.htm |
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