LB217

Require suicide awareness and prevention training for employees of child-placing agencies and child welfare workers

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Nebraska LB217 mandates suicide awareness and prevention training for child-placing agency employees and child welfare workers.

Nebraska LB217 requires the Department of Health and Human Services to develop a baseline curriculum for suicide awareness and prevention training. This training must be completed by all employees of child-placing agencies and child welfare workers before they have independent contact with youth and families. The training includes at least ninety minutes of behavioral and mental health training focused on suicide awareness and prevention, and it must be provided annually.

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Roll Call Votes

47 Yea

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1 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 12, 2025

1:30 PM

Hearing

Feb 12, 2025

1:30 PM

Health and Human Services Hearing

History

Jun 6, 2025

Legislature

Approved by Governor on June 4, 2025

May 29, 2025

Legislature

Passed on Final Reading 47-1*-1

May 29, 2025

Legislature

President/Speaker signed