MS SB2509

Establishes the Mississippi School Resource Officers School Safety Fund to provide state funding for one sworn law enforcement officer (SRO) at every public and private elementary and secondary school campus in Mississippi

Requires local law enforcement agencies and school governing bodies to submit joint applications to the Department of Public Safety and enter into Memoranda of Understanding specifying roles, responsibilities, and community policing strategies

Mandates that SROs complete Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training at an approved academy and maintain an active presence on campus from one hour before school starts until one hour after instruction ends

Creates a special fund in the State Treasury with unexpended amounts rolling over annually; allows the Department of Public Safety to use up to 1% (maximum $150,000) for administrative costs

Requires school districts to develop comprehensive school safety plans within 60 days of hiring an SRO, with copies submitted to local law enforcement and the Department of Public Safety