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Committee backs suicide-prevention training bill for Montana school staff
Summary
SB 369 would require school districts to adopt suicide-prevention policies and ensure staff receive low- or no-cost training; proponents including OPI, NAMI, tribal representatives and public-health officials urged passage, while the Board of Public Education urged collaboration on professional-development language.
Sen. Mike Yakovich told the committee SB 369 strengthens youth suicide prevention in schools by mandating training and requiring districts to adopt clear policies and procedures. The bill emphasizes low- or no-cost training options and allows multiple delivery methods, including online modules and in-person sessions tied to professional development days.
Proponents described Montana's unusually high youth suicide rates and urged action. Katie Bloodgood,âĤ
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