1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to education; developing suicide prevention policies;proposing coding 
1.3 	for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 121A.
1.4 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.5 	Section 1. [121A.24] SCHOOL SUICIDE PREVENTION POLICIES.
1.6 	School districts are encouraged to consult with the Department of Health to develop 
1.7 	comprehensive suicide prevention policies that include protocols for students who are at 
1.8 	risk of suicide or who attempt suicide at school, teacher and staff training, student and parent 
1.9 	education, and responses to the suicide of a student or other member of the school 
1.10 	community.