Bill > HB1440

This bill amends existing Indiana law to strengthen suicide prevention measures in school corporations by adding a new requirement for schools to develop a comprehensive plan for parental notification and support when a child is experiencing bullying or expressing suicidal thoughts. Specifically, the bill mandates that school corporations create a policy that not only addresses existing suicide awareness and prevention strategies—such as counseling services, crisis intervention referrals, and staff training on warning signs—but now also requires schools to notify parents if their child is being bullied or has expressed suicidal thoughts. Additionally, the bill requires schools to provide parents with suicide awareness materials, resources compiled under the school's prevention policy, and firearms storage best practices educational materials. The goal is to enhance communication between schools and parents, provide critical resources, and potentially intervene earlier to prevent youth suicide. The amendments will take effect on July 1, 2025, giving school corporations time to develop and implement the new notification and resource-sharing protocols.

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https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/house/1440/details