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Schools to Implement Student Suicide Prevention Training

This new law aims to help schools prevent student suicides. Educational agencies receiving funds will be required to implement training programs for students to increase awareness and teach them how to seek help. This is intended to improve the safety and mental well-being of young people in schools.
Key points
Schools will receive financial support for student suicide prevention programs.
These programs will include training for students in grades 6-12 on suicide awareness, risk factors, and how to seek help.
Educational agencies will need to collect data on the number of trainings conducted and help-seeking reports to assess program effectiveness.
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Additional Information
STANDUP Act of 2021
Print number: S 1543
Sponsor: Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH]
Process start date: 2021-05-10