Section 10.04 - SRO Certification Requirement(1) An individual must possess an SRO certification that has not been suspended or restricted in order for: (a) The individual, an agency, or an officer to represent that the individual is an SRO; or(b) The individual to serve as an officer appointed by the chief of police who is specially charged with performing all the following duties:1. Providing law enforcement;2. Promoting school safety and security services to elementary and secondary public schools; and3. Maintaining a positive school climate for all students, families, and staff.(2) An individual is not required to possess an SRO certification in circumstances other than those described in 555 CMR 10.04(1).Adopted by Mass Register Issue 1495, eff. 5/12/2023.