Massachusetts H672 mandates suicide prevention training for school staff and requires mental health professionals in schools.

Massachusetts H672 establishes requirements for suicide prevention in schools. It mandates that the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education provide two hours of evidence-based in-service suicide awareness and prevention training to school health care providers and educators every other year. Additionally, the bill requires schools to have at least one mental health professional for every 400 pupils, accessible during school hours. The training materials must be evidence-based and proven effective or promising.

Massachusetts H672 mandates suicide prevention training for school staff and requires mental health professionals in schools.

Massachusetts H672 establishes requirements for suicide prevention in schools. It mandates that the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education provide two hours of evidence-based in-service suicide awareness and prevention training to school health care providers and educators every other year. Additionally, the bill requires schools to have at least one mental health professional for every 400 pupils, accessible during school hours. The training materials must be evidence-based and proven effective or promising.