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MS HB485
MS HB485MCOPS Grant Program; increase grant amount up to a minimum of $40,000 per officer employed as a school resource officer.
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Introduced
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
In Committee
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Introduced Session
2026 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 increases the minimum grant amount provided by the Mississippi Community Oriented Policing Services in Schools (MCOPS) grant program from $10,000 to $40,000 per officer employed by a school district as a School Resource Officer (SRO), which are law enforcement officers assigned to schools to enhance safety and community policing efforts. Additionally, the bill raises the maximum reimbursement for the required Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training Program for SROs from $1,200 to $2,400 per person. This program aims to foster partnerships between law enforcement and schools to combat violence and improve student safety, with SROs dedicating at least 75% of their time to school-related activities.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0485.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/0400-0499/HB0485IN.htm |
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