School resource officers; enhance provisions for.

SB 2539 would require school resource officers (SROs) in 12 Mississippi school districts (three per congressional district) during the 2025-2026 school year to serve as student mentors, focusing on academic support and mental health. It mandates new training for SROs through the MCOPS grant program, including specific curriculum on mentoring students and building relationships with schools and families. Starting in 2026-2027, the bill would require the MCOPS program to provide at least one grant per school district for an SRO, regardless of whether the applicant is a school or law enforcement agency. The bill directly affects participating schools, SROs, and the state’s school safety funding program, with a requirement for a legislative report on the pilot program’s results.