Loading chat...

MO HB3305

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mark Matthiesen

Click for details

Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Renames existing suicide prevention law the "Jason Flatt/Avery Reine Cantor Act" and requires suicide prevention training starting in the 2027-28 school year to include the Columbia Protocol (C-SSRS) suicide risk assessment tool and instruction on a new state virtual mental health resource tool

  • Requires the Missouri Department of Mental Health's children's office to develop and implement a virtual mental health resource tool by July 1, 2027, providing information, an online resource directory, screening questions, and assessment capabilities for individuals seeking mental health support

  • Creates "Brennan's Law" mandating mental health awareness training for all public school students in grades 5-8 before entering grade 9, beginning in the 2027-28 school year

  • Expands high school mental health instruction requirements starting in 2027-28 to include suicide awareness, information about the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, and tools for identifying potential suicide signs

  • Requires public and charter schools serving grades 7-12 to print the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline number and local police non-emergency number on student ID cards beginning July 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Modifies provisions governing mental health efforts in public schools

Last Action

Read Second Time (H)

2/17/2026

Full Bill Text

No bill text available