"Mississippi School Resource Officers Safety Act"; fund school security officers.

SB 2509, the "Mississippi School Resource Officers Safety Act," proposes to create a state-funded program that reimburses local law enforcement agencies and school districts for hiring school resource officers (SROs) at all public and private elementary and secondary schools in Mississippi. It requires schools and police departments to jointly apply for funds, submit a written agreement outlining roles, and develop a school safety plan within 60 days of an SRO's hiring. The state would establish a special fund to cover SRO salaries, benefits, training, and equipment, aiming to place one SRO per school campus. This bill directly affects public school districts, accredited private schools (including those in the Midsouth Association of Independent Schools), and local law enforcement agencies. The bill died in committee on February 3, 2026, and was never enacted.