MS SB2511

Establishes a statewide Behavioral Threat Assessment Program requiring the State Department of Education and Department of Mental Health to develop and implement threat assessment programs in all Mississippi public schools, following Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines (CSTAG) and U.S. Department of Homeland Security recommendations

Requires each school board to establish multidisciplinary threat assessment teams at every school, composed of mental health professionals, licensed instructional staff, administrators, school resource officers, and designated school safety specialists

Mandates a three-step threat assessment methodology: initial standardized screening to identify concerning behavior, comprehensive evaluation to determine threat severity, and development of individualized intervention strategies to mitigate risks

Requires school districts to enter agreements with local law enforcement for reporting threats, adopt parental notification policies compliant with FERPA, and establish protocols for engaging mobile crisis teams and mental health resources during emergencies

Takes effect July 1, 2026, with the State Department of Education partnering with the Department of Mental Health and Office of Homeland Security to provide behavioral threat assessment training beginning in the 2026-2027 school year