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OH HB543
Bill
Status
Passed
3/22/2013
Primary Sponsor
Debbie Phillips
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AI Summary
- Amends section 3319.073 of the Revised Code to require school districts and educational service centers to incorporate youth suicide awareness and prevention training into existing in-service training programs for nurses, teachers, counselors, school psychologists, administrators, and other appropriate personnel
- School boards must adopt, adapt, or develop suicide prevention curriculum in consultation with public or private agencies involved in youth suicide awareness and prevention programs
- Training completed under this requirement counts toward professional development requirements and may be accomplished through self-review of board-approved suicide prevention materials
- Act is known as the "Jason Flatt Act, Ohio, in honor of Joseph Anielski"
- Amendments from Sub. H.B. 116 regarding harassment, intimidation, and bullying policy training take effect November 4, 2012
Legislative Description
To enact the "Jason Flatt Act" to require public schools to train staff in youth suicide awareness and prevention.
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Effective Date
3/22/2013
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