School resource officers; authorize local law enforcement agencies to enter into agreement with independent nonpublic schools to provide.

Removed the requirement that independent nonpublic schools must be members of the Midsouth Association of Independent Schools (MAIS) to qualify for SRO placement, expanding eligibility to any accredited independent nonpublic school.

Added new subsection (4) to Section 21-19-49 allowing municipalities to donate funds, equipment, or in-kind services to assist school districts and independent nonpublic schools with voluntary character development or public service programs.

Added new subsection (4) to Section 17-25-11 requiring certified police officers performing private security jobs during off-duty hours to notify their law enforcement agency of employment details including location, hours, and type of work.

Added new subsection (5) to Section 17-25-11 limiting the use of official uniforms, weapons, and vehicles to locations within the jurisdiction of the governmental entity that issued them.

Added new subsection (e) to Section 17-25-11(3) exempting municipal and county law enforcement officers serving as SROs at nonpublic schools from liability provisions that would otherwise apply to private security employment.

Modified Section 17-25-11(3)(a) to clarify that acts and omissions during private security employment are the responsibility of the hiring entity, not the employing jurisdiction, unless specific indemnification requirements are met.

Changed formatting from 'BE IT ENACTED' to '���� BE IT ENACTED' and adjusted section numbering from SECTION 1-4 to SECTION 1-4 with different formatting symbols in the passed version.