House Bill No. [insert number] aims to enhance suicide prevention efforts at public postsecondary education institutions in Louisiana by enacting R.S. 17:1819. The bill mandates that these institutions provide essential information regarding suicide prevention on their websites, including the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline number "988" and local or state hotline numbers if available. Additionally, the bill requires that this information be printed on student identification cards. Institutions are also tasked with informing all incoming students about available mental health services and early warning signs of suicidal behavior through interactive formats rather than solely paper-based materials.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that each institution must develop a system for collecting and reporting data on suicide risk assessments, which includes the total number of assessments conducted, demographic information, and the number of students referred to mental health services. Importantly, all data collected must be aggregated and nonidentifiable to protect student privacy. This legislation is a response to recommendations from the Task Force on African American Suicide Rates and aims to create a more supportive environment for students facing mental health challenges.