HB 1565

Bill Subjects

Education Generally Mental Health, Local Agencies And Programs Schools, Pupils (Other Than Disciplinary Matters)

Abstract

Requires each public school, nonpublic school that employs one or more employees, and approved postsecondary educational institution that issues a student identification card to a student after June 30, 2021, to include the following information on the student identification card: (1) If the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is in operation, the name, telephone number, and text number (if available) of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. (2) If the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline ceases operations, the name, telephone number, and text number (if available) of another national network of local crisis centers that meets certain criteria. Provides that the information may be printed on the student identification card or printed on a sticker that is affixed to the student identification card. Provides an exception for schools and approved postsecondary educational institutions that already include certain information regarding a national network of crisis centers.