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

HB 821 authorizes local law enforcement agencies to partner with independent nonpublic schools in Mississippi to place sworn school resource officers (SROs) on campus through formal agreements. It requires these schools to ensure SROs complete basic law enforcement training within two years of hire, with loss of peace officer authority for noncompliance. The bill specifically targets accredited independent nonpublic schools (e.g., MAIS members not under State Board of Education oversight) and defines SROs as sworn officers focused on safety. The legislation amends existing laws to formalize these agreements and training standards, though it died in committee on February 4, 2025.