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NH HB1635
Bill
Status
3/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
Melissa Litchfield
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AI Summary
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Requires all school faculty, staff, and contracted personnel to complete suicide prevention training within 30 days of being hired, rather than within 9 months of the law's original effective date
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Changes the training frequency from annual (every year) to biennial (every 2 years)
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Removes the specific requirement for "at least 2 hours" of training, leaving the duration unspecified
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Training content may include youth suicide risk factors, warning signs, protective factors, response procedures, referrals, and community resources
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Takes effect September 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Modifying the requirements of suicide prevention education policies in schools.
Last Action
Introduced 03/05/2026 and Referred to Education; Senate Journal 6
3/6/2026