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Youth Suicide Prevention: School Training for Awareness and Support

This act aims to increase awareness and prevent suicide among students. It mandates training for school staff and secondary school students to help them recognize warning signs and know where to seek help. The goal is to improve the safety and mental health support for young people in schools.
Key points
Mandatory mental health and suicide prevention training for teachers, school staff, and secondary school students.
Training will focus on recognizing warning signs, appropriate responses, and referring to mental health professionals.
The act emphasizes support for at-risk groups, including minorities, LGBTQ+ youth, and those with mental health conditions.
Provides funding for the implementation of these programs in schools until 2028.
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Additional Information
Cady Housh and Gemesha Thomas Student Suicide Prevention Act of 2021
Print number: HR 5750
Sponsor: Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5]
Process start date: 2021-10-27