Appropriation; IHL for behavioral threat assessment and violence-prevention pilot program.

HB 1809 appropriates $1.45 million from the state general fund to fund a pilot program at Mississippi's state-supported public universities for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The bill requires universities to use these funds to implement evidence-based behavioral threat assessment systems, train staff, and integrate these tools with existing campus safety and support services. It mandates that participating universities coordinate with campus police, counseling services, and student affairs offices to establish standardized threat assessment practices. The program will be evaluated by December 2027, with the Board of Trustees required to report on funding use, participation, safety impacts, and recommendations for potential expansion.