Bill > HB1048

This bill requires every school district in Mississippi to employ at least one school resource officer (SRO) for each of its school properties, changing previous language that made such employment optional. The bill mandates that these SROs be designated as peace officers on school grounds, with the requirement that they must obtain a minimum level of basic law enforcement training within two years of their initial employment, as determined jointly by the Board on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Training and the State Board of Education. If an SRO fails to complete the required training within the specified timeframe, they will lose their ability to exercise peace officer powers on school district property. The bill also maintains existing provisions that allow local school boards to enter into interlocal agreements with law enforcement entities for equipment or traffic control duties, while clarifying that primary traffic law enforcement remains the responsibility of local police or sheriff's departments. The new requirements will take effect on July 1, 2025, giving school districts time to implement the mandatory SRO positions.

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