School resource officers; require to follow student cohorts as they matriculate from grade to grade.

HB 583 requires Mississippi school resource officers (SROs) to remain assigned to specific student groups (cohorts) as those students move through grade levels within a school district, rather than rotating between different grade levels. This policy aims to build consistent trust and mentorship between SROs and students across multiple school years. The bill mandates the State Department of Education to create implementation guidelines for school districts, considering factors like district size and operational needs. It directly affects SROs, school districts, and students in Mississippi public schools by changing how SRO assignments are structured. The requirement includes exceptions when following cohorts is not feasible.