New Jersey A4232 mandates public school instruction in suicide prevention for students in grades K-12, including specific mental health elements.

New Jersey A4232 requires public schools to provide suicide prevention instruction in grades kindergarten through 12. This instruction must include evidence-based standards and be adapted to the age and understanding of the students. The bill mandates that the instruction cover the concept of wellness, mental health, warning signs of suicide, risk of suicide and self-harm, the relationship between mental health and substance abuse, the negative impact of stigma, and identifying appropriate professionals and supports for suicide prevention.

New Jersey A4232 mandates public school instruction in suicide prevention for students in grades K-12, including specific mental health elements.

New Jersey A4232 requires public schools to provide suicide prevention instruction in grades kindergarten through 12. This instruction must include evidence-based standards and be adapted to the age and understanding of the students. The bill mandates that the instruction cover the concept of wellness, mental health, warning signs of suicide, risk of suicide and self-harm, the relationship between mental health and substance abuse, the negative impact of stigma, and identifying appropriate professionals and supports for suicide prevention.