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

HB 493 authorizes local law enforcement agencies to partner with independent nonpublic schools (private schools accredited by MAIS or the state, not under state education board oversight) to place school resource officers (SROs) on their campuses. It requires a written agreement (MOU) between law enforcement and the school’s governing board, mandating at least one SRO per campus. The bill also sets training rules: non-sworn SROs must complete basic law enforcement training within two years, or lose their peace officer authority. This changes existing law to formalize SRO placements at these private schools while ensuring officer qualifications.