Bill > SB37

This bill requires public and private schools serving students in grades 6 through 12 to include mental health and suicide prevention hotline information on student identification cards beginning in the 2025-2026 school year. Specifically, schools must print the national 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline number, the Crisis Text Line (accessible by texting HOME to 741741), and local or state mental health program contact information on student ID cards. The requirement applies only to newly issued cards or replacements for lost or damaged cards, and schools with existing unissued ID cards can continue to use those until their supply is depleted. Schools that knowingly violate this requirement can be fined up to $100 for each offense, with any penalty collection considered a civil action. The bill aims to increase awareness and accessibility of mental health resources for middle and high school students by ensuring critical support contact information is readily available on their identification cards.

Education

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=37&year=2026