SF 5287

as introduced - 93rd Legislature (2023 - 2024) Posted on 04/05/2024 10:35am

A bill for an act
relating to education; appropriating money for suicide prevention curriculum.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1. new text begin APPROPRIATION.
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new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Department of Education. new text end

new text begin The sum indicated in this section is
appropriated from the general fund to the Department of Education for the fiscal year
designated.
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new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Suicide prevention curriculum. new text end

new text begin (a) For a grant to the Division of Indian Work
to develop suicide prevention curriculum:
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new text begin $ new text end

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new text begin 2025 new text end

new text begin (b) The Division of Indian Work must use the grant award to develop and pilot culturally
specific suicide prevention curriculum for Native American youth. The curriculum must
engage students in topics of mental health, emotional intelligence, and depression and suicide
to increase understanding of mental wellness and provide practical tools for supporting
themselves and others through painful times.
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new text begin (c) This is a onetime appropriation.
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