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NC H772

NC H772
North Carolina Student Lifeline Act


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Introduced
04/03/2025
In Committee
05/07/2025
Crossed Over
05/07/2025
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT TO REQUIRE SCHOOLS TO SHARE THE SUICIDE AND CRISIS LIFELINE PHONE NUMBER AND NC PEER WARMLINE PHONE NUMBER IN VARIOUS WAYS.

AI Summary

This bill requires all types of schools in North Carolina, including public schools, charter schools, regional schools, laboratory schools, private church schools, and qualified nonpublic schools, as well as community colleges and constituent institutions of the University of North Carolina system, to prominently display the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (988) and NC Peer Warmline (855-733-7762) phone numbers in multiple locations. These locations include student IDs for grades 6-12, school websites, home screens of school-issued electronic devices, school agendas or calendars, documents related to suicide awareness activities, and registration documents. Schools must verify the phone numbers annually and update them if they change. The bill aims to increase awareness and accessibility of mental health support resources for students, providing them with easy access to crisis support services. The requirements will take effect for the 2025-2026 school year, giving institutions time to implement the necessary changes.

Committee Categories

Education, Government Affairs, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (28)

Last Action

Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate (on 05/07/2025)

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