1. The Department, in consultation with persons who possess knowledge and expertise in bullying and cyber- bullying, shall establish a program of training: (d) For school district and school personnel in the prevention of violence and suicide, including, without limitation, violence and suicide associated with bullying and cyber-bullying, and appropriate methods to respond to incidents of violence or suicide. Such training must include, without limitation, instruction concerning the identification of: (1) Appropriate mental health services at the school and in the community in which the school is located and how and when to refer pupils and their families for such services; and (2) Other persons and organizations in the community in which the school is located, including, without limitation, religious and other nonprofit organizations, that may be able to assist with the response to a suicide.

1. The board of trustees of each school district, the governing body of each charter school that provides instruction to pupils in grades 7 to 12, inclusive, and the governing body of each university school for profoundly gifted pupils shall, in consultation with pupils, parents or guardians of pupils, school employees, persons who provide mental health services to pupils, persons and organizations with expertise in the prevention of suicide and other interested persons and entities: (a) Adopt a policy for the prevention of suicide in grades 7 to 12, inclusive; and (b) Review the policy at least once every 5 years and update the policy as necessary.
2. The policy adopted pursuant to subsection 1 must include, without limitation: (c) Required training for teachers and pupils concerning the prevention of suicide. Such training: (1) Must include, without limitation, instruction concerning the identification of: (I) Appropriate mental health services at the school and in the community in which the school is located and when and how to refer pupils and their families for such services; and (II) Other persons and organizations in the community in which the school is located, including, without limitation, religious and other nonprofit organizations, that may be able to assist with the response to a suicide.

2. A school safety specialist shall: (a) Review policies and procedures of the school district or charter school, as applicable, that relate to school safety to determine whether those policies and procedures comply with state laws and regulations; (b) Ensure that each school employee who interacts directly with pupils as part of his or her job duties receives information concerning mental health services available in the school district or charter school, as applicable, and persons to contact if a pupil needs such services; (c) Ensure the provision to school employees and pupils of appropriate training concerning: (1) Mental health.

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