School districts; require drug testing of students suspended for disciplinary infractions.

HB 195 requires public school districts in Mississippi to implement drug testing for students in grades 6-12 who receive in-school or out-of-school suspensions for disciplinary violations. The bill mandates that schools adopt policies requiring parents to pay for the tests, with results provided within 72 hours of suspension; positive results trigger referrals to mental health services. School boards must create policies covering test locations, cost responsibility, confidentiality, and procedures for challenging results (including presenting prescription medication evidence). The bill died in committee on February 4, 2025, and was never enacted.