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House passes bill requiring schools to notify parents of bullying or potential suicide risk
Summary
The House approved first substitute HB 134 requiring school administrators to notify parents when made aware of a potential student suicide or bullying incident and to maintain records of notification; proponents said it safeguards students and could prevent tragedies; the bill passed 66‑1.
On March 1 the Utah House passed first substitute House Bill 134, which requires school administrators to notify parents when school officials become aware of potential student suicide risk or bullying and to retain documentation that notification occurred.
The sponsor told the House the measure codifies an obligation already practiced in many districts…
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