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MA H699
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Danillo Sena
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AI Summary
- Increases frequency of required suicide prevention training from every 3 years to annually
- Shortens the deadline for new employees to complete suicide prevention training from 6 months to 60 days
- Requires all public school districts and commonwealth charter schools to adopt policies for identifying students needing support and developing partnerships with community organizations
- Mandates referral pathways to health, mental health, substance use, and social support services for students
- Implementation of new community partnership requirements is subject to appropriation
Legislative Description
To strengthen suicide prevention in schools
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see H4563
10/2/2025
Committee Referrals
Education2/27/2025
Full Bill Text
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