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Youth Suicide Prevention: School Training and Awareness

This new law aims to enhance student safety by mandating suicide awareness and prevention training for school personnel and secondary school students. This initiative will equip more individuals to recognize warning signs and direct those in need to appropriate help, potentially saving young lives.
Key points
Mandatory training for elementary and secondary school personnel (teachers, counselors, nurses, etc.) and secondary school students on emotional well-being, mental health, and suicide awareness and prevention.
Training will focus on recognizing warning signs, appropriate responses, and making referrals to mental health professionals, including cultural competency.
Increased funding for suicide prevention programs, with at least 15% allocated specifically for these new training requirements.
Special attention will be given to at-risk student populations, including minorities, LGBTQ+ youth, students with mental health conditions, substance use disorders, those experiencing homelessness, or self-harm.
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Additional Information
Cady Housh and Gemesha Thomas Student Suicide Prevention Act of 2023
Print number: HR 3682
Sponsor: Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5]
Process start date: 2023-05-25