The Senate Resolution urges the Louisiana Center for Safe Schools to establish a system for collecting and reporting aggregated, non-identifiable data on suicide risk assessments conducted in public schools across the state. This initiative is in response to the alarming rise in suicide rates among teenagers in Louisiana, which has become the second leading cause of death in this demographic. The resolution emphasizes the need for standardized protocols to gather and report this critical data, which would enable policymakers and educators to better understand and address mental health issues among youth. The data collected will include the number of assessments conducted, demographic information, and referrals to mental health services, all while ensuring student anonymity.

Additionally, the resolution calls for the involvement of Peer Initiative and the Louisiana Mental Health Association in the development and training associated with this data collection process. Each school district is required to submit an annual report to the Louisiana Center for Safe Schools, which will compile the information and present a comprehensive report to the House and Senate committees on health and welfare. This initiative aims to create a transparent, evidence-based approach to suicide prevention, ultimately enhancing the mental health and safety of Louisiana's youth.