Massachusetts H640, the Jason Flatt Law, mandates suicide prevention training for students and school personnel.

Massachusetts H640, the Jason Flatt Law, requires training on suicide prevention for students from grade six through grade 12 and all licensed school personnel. The Department of Education, in consultation with other state departments and stakeholders, will develop a list of approved training materials, updated every three years. These materials will cover identifying mental health issues and referring youth and their families to appropriate services.

Massachusetts H640, the Jason Flatt Law, mandates suicide prevention training for students and school personnel.

Massachusetts H640, the Jason Flatt Law, requires training on suicide prevention for students from grade six through grade 12 and all licensed school personnel. The Department of Education, in consultation with other state departments and stakeholders, will develop a list of approved training materials, updated every three years. These materials will cover identifying mental health issues and referring youth and their families to appropriate services.