House Bill No. by Representative Boyd amends R.S. 17:282.4(F) to enhance the requirements for posting suicide prevention hotline information on school websites and student identification cards. The bill broadens the applicability of these requirements to include both middle schools and high schools, replacing the previous specification of only secondary schools. It mandates that schools post the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline number, "988," along with an explanation that this number can be called or texted. Additionally, schools are required to include a local suicide prevention hotline number, if available, and a state hotline number, if available.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that student identification cards issued by public and approved nonpublic middle and high schools must also display the same suicide prevention hotline information. This includes the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline number and the local hotline number, ensuring that students have access to critical resources for mental health support. Overall, the proposed changes aim to improve awareness and accessibility of suicide prevention resources for students in Louisiana.

Statutes affected:
HB392 Original: 17:4(F)