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Support for Schools in Youth Suicide Prevention

This act aims to introduce mandatory suicide awareness and prevention training for students in schools. Schools receiving federal funds will be required to develop and implement such programs to help young people recognize warning signs and seek help. This is intended to increase safety and mental health support for students.
Key points
Schools receiving federal funds must implement suicide prevention training programs for students in grades 6-12.
Training will teach how to recognize warning signs, methods for seeking help for oneself and others, and available resources.
Programs must be evidence-based and will be repeated annually.
Educational agencies will collect data on the number of students trained and help-seeking reports to assess program effectiveness.
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Print number: 117_S_1391
Sponsor: Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA]
Process start date: 2021-04-27
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

STANDUP Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_1391.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-04-27.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Schools receiving federal funds must implement suicide prevention training programs for students in grades 6-12.
  • Training will teach how to recognize warning signs, methods for seeking help for oneself and others, and available resources.
  • Programs must be evidence-based and will be repeated annually.
  • Educational agencies will collect data on the number of students trained and help-seeking reports to assess program effectiveness.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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