New Jersey S3597 mandates school boards to adopt suicide prevention policies and requires the Department of Education to create a model policy.
New Jersey S3597 requires each public school board to adopt policies on suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention. The Department of Education must develop a model policy to assist school boards. These policies must address procedures for suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention, and recognize the needs of high-risk groups. The model policy must be updated as needed. School boards must consult with stakeholders, mental health professionals, and suicide prevention experts when developing their policies.
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