North Carolina S642 mandates public schools to implement evidence-based training on suicide, violence, and social isolation prevention for students.

The SAVE Students Act requires public schools in North Carolina to establish student-led clubs focused on suicide prevention, student safety, and violence and social isolation prevention. All students in grades 6 through 12 must receive two hours of training per school year, with one hour dedicated to suicide awareness and prevention and the other to social inclusion. The training includes identifying warning signs of depression, suicide, and social isolation, and strategies for social inclusion.

North Carolina S642 mandates public schools to implement evidence-based training on suicide, violence, and social isolation prevention for students.

The SAVE Students Act requires public schools in North Carolina to establish student-led clubs focused on suicide prevention, student safety, and violence and social isolation prevention. All students in grades 6 through 12 must receive two hours of training per school year, with one hour dedicated to suicide awareness and prevention and the other to social inclusion. The training includes identifying warning signs of depression, suicide, and social isolation, and strategies for social inclusion.