Bill > HB1809

This bill appropriates $1,450,000 to the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027, to establish a pilot program at state-supported public universities focused on behavioral threat assessment and violence prevention. The program aims to equip universities with modern tools and resources to identify and assess potential threats using evidence-based methods, thereby preventing violence, distinguishing credible threats, reducing unnecessary disciplinary actions, and enhancing the safety of students, faculty, staff, and the public. Funds will be used for acquiring screening and assessment platforms, training personnel, integrating with existing campus safety and student support systems, and providing ongoing technical support. The Board of Trustees will oversee the allocation of funds and maintain accounting records, and by December 1, 2027, they must submit a report detailing the program's use of funds, participation, impact on campus safety, and recommendations for its future.

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https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1809.xml