MN SF3591

Local school boards and charter school boards must adopt a policy describing how the school will respond to the death of an enrolled student

Policy must address district communications with students, parents, guardians, teachers, and staff regarding notice of a student death

Policy must address availability of grief counseling for students and remembrances during graduation ceremonies or other school events

Policy must address physical memorials, including benches and trees

School boards may consult with the department's School Safety Technical Assistance Council when developing the policy, effective for the 2018-2019 school year and later