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FL S1712
Bill
AI Summary
- Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs must establish the Veteran Suicide Prevention Training Pilot Program to offer specialized suicide prevention training and certification to department claims examiners and county/city veteran service officers
- Participants are trained to identify indicators of elevated suicide risk and provide emergency crisis referrals for veterans exhibiting symptoms of emotional or psychological distress
- The department must contract with an organization with proven experience in veteran-relevant, evidence-based suicide prevention training to develop the curriculum
- An annual report is due to the Legislature by June 30 each year, with the June 30, 2026 report required to include a recommendation on whether the pilot program should be continued
- $500,000 in nonrecurring funds is appropriated from the General Revenue Fund to implement the program, effective July 1, 2022
Legislative Description
Veteran Suicide Prevention Training Pilot Program
Last Action
Chapter No. 2022-39
4/8/2022
Committee Referrals
Appropriations2/16/2022
Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services1/25/2022
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