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HI HR158
Resolution
Status
3/8/2019
Primary Sponsor
Stacelynn Eli
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AI Summary
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Request Department of Education require each secondary public school to establish a health education course as a condition for graduation that instructs students on multiple dimensions of health, including the relationship between physical health and mental health.
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Health education course must enhance understanding, improve attitudes, and encourage behaviors that promote good health, well-being, and human dignity.
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Require annual in-service training for teachers and principals to include at least 2 hours of suicide prevention education, with option to complete training through self-review of Department-approved suicide prevention materials.
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Transmit certified copies of resolution to the Chairperson of the Board of Education and Superintendent of Education.
Legislative Description
Requesting The Department Of Education To Include Mental Health Education For Students In Its Curriculum And Suicide Prevention As Part Of The In-service Training Of Teachers And Principals.
Health
Last Action
Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cabanilla Arakawa, C. Lee excused (2).
3/28/2019