Appropriation; Community College Board for behavioral threat assessment and violence-prevention pilot program.

HB 1812 appropriates $1.45 million from the State General Fund to the Mississippi Community College Board for a pilot program at all state-supported community colleges. The program funds evidence-based behavioral threat assessment tools, staff training, and integration with campus safety and mental health services to prevent violence and improve crisis response. It requires colleges to coordinate with campus police and counseling offices, track program use, and report results to legislators by December 2027. The pilot aims to standardize threat assessment practices across colleges, reducing unnecessary disciplinary actions while protecting campus safety.