CPS; require to develop training statewide for mandatory reporters, provide penalties for false reports.

SB 2467 requires Mississippi's Department of Child Protection Services (CPS) to create and certify statewide training for mandatory reporters (like teachers, doctors, and social workers) who must report suspected child abuse or exploitation. It defines a false report as one made without credible evidence and with intentional knowledge of its falsity, imposing penalties for such reports. The bill authorizes CPS or the Attorney General to prosecute false reports and allows CPS to collect restitution for related costs. This directly affects mandatory reporters and CPS operations, aiming to improve report accuracy and accountability. The bill died in committee on February 4, 2025.