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School Suicide Prevention: Training and Awareness for Students

New rules aim to implement mandatory training for high school students to increase their awareness of suicide and teach them how to seek help. Schools receiving federal funds will be required to implement these programs, which should improve youth safety and mental health.
Key points
Secondary schools receiving federal funds must implement suicide awareness and prevention training programs for students in grades 6-12.
Training will teach students to recognize warning signs, how to seek help for themselves and others, and available support resources.
Programs must be evidence-based, culturally and linguistically appropriate, and repeated annually.
Federal authorities will publish best practices and support schools in their implementation.
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Additional Information
STANDUP Act of 2021
Print number: HR 586
Sponsor: Rep. Peters, Scott H. [D-CA-52]
Process start date: 2021-01-28