Board policy states that local education agencies shall adopt a policy on student suicide prevention.

Model policy for suicide awareness, prevention, intervention, and postvention, which draws on the best practices in crisis prevention and the knowledge and experience of experts in the field.

(a) Local education agencies shall adopt a policy on student suicide prevention. Such policies shall be developed in consultation with school and community stakeholders, school employed mental health professionals, and suicide prevention experts and shall, at a minimum, address procedures relating to suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention.