Behavoral Threat Assessment Program; require State Department of Education and Department of Mental Health to establish.

SB 2511 would have required Mississippi public schools to establish threat assessment teams composed of mental health professionals, staff, and school resource officers to identify and address students exhibiting concerning behavior. The program, based on evidence-based models like CSTAG and DHS guidelines, would mandate standardized screening, risk assessment, and intervention strategies for potential threats while coordinating with mental health services and law enforcement. It would also require parental notification policies, staff training via the Mississippi Office of Homeland Security, and annual reporting to the legislature. However, the bill died in committee on February 3, 2026, and was never enacted into law.