Bill Text: MS HB1002 | 2012 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Public Schools; require surveillance video in each classroom and certain other areas of the school facility.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Failed) 2012-03-06 - Died In Committee [HB1002 Detail]
Download: Mississippi-2012-HB1002-Introduced.html
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE
2012 Regular Session
To: Education; Appropriations
By: Representative Dixon
House Bill 1002
AN ACT TO REQUIRE SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO INSTALL SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS EQUIPPED WITH AUDIO RECEPTION TECHNOLOGY IN ALL CLASSROOMS AND CERTAIN OTHER AREAS OF SCHOOL FACILITIES; TO AUTHORIZE THE SCHOOL DISTRICT TO CONTRACT WITH ANY COMPANY OR INDIVIDUAL, INDEPENDENT OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT TO PROVIDE SURVEILLANCE MONITORING SERVICE; TO REQUIRE THE SCHOOL DISTRICT, ACTING THROUGH THE LOCAL SCHOOL BOARD TO EMPLOY CERTAIN PROCEDURES PRIOR TO AWARDING THE CONTRACT FOR MONITORING SERVICES; TO REQUIRE THAT THE PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN OF A STUDENT DETAINED FOR QUESTIONING FOR CERTAIN ACTIONS BE INFORMED OF THE DETAINMENT BEFORE THE QUESTIONING BEGINS; TO EXCLUDE THE NEED FOR SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO EMPLOY SECURITY PERSONNEL OR REQUIRE THE IMMEDIATE PRESENCE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER ON SCHOOL PREMISES EQUIPPED WITH SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI:
SECTION 1. (1) Each school district shall install surveillance cameras equipped with audio reception technology into each classroom of the school facility, as well as in the interior corridors, on the exterior parameters of the school facility, and in any office or area in which a child may be detained by the administration for questioning. Each point of access, that allows for the entry and exit of individuals shall also be under video surveillance. The school district is authorized to contract with any company or individual, independent of the school district, to provide the necessary surveillance monitoring service. However, the school district, acting through the school board, shall not select any one (1) company or individual without first advertising a request for proposals in a newspaper published in the county in which the school district is located, or, if no newspaper is published in that county, then in a newspaper having a general circulation therein, for two (2) successive weeks, the first being at least ten (10) days before the public contract. The contract shall then be awarded to the best bid received and accepted by the board.
(2) At any time a student is detained by any teacher or administrator for questioning as it relates to disciplinary, behavioral, or social matters impacting the student's conduct and consequences for his or her actions, the student's parent or legal guardian must be informed of the detainment before the questioning of the child begins.
(3) With the installation of surveillance cameras on school premises as required under subsection (1) of this section, it shall not be necessary for the school district to employ security personnel or require the immediate presence of law enforcement officers on a daily basis.
SECTION 2. This act shall take effect and be in force from and after July 1, 2012.
