School resource officers; require to undergo Mental Health First Aid training.

HB 567 requires all school resource officers (SROs) in Mississippi school districts and local law enforcement agencies to complete evidence-based Mental Health First Aid training approved by the Mississippi Department of Mental Health. This applies to both new SROs as part of their initial training and existing SROs during required continuing education. The bill directly affects SROs employed in public schools, mandating this training as a standard component of their law enforcement certification. It does not change SRO duties or funding but integrates mental health training into existing SRO qualification requirements.