The bill amends the "Save Our Students Act" to enhance suicide prevention measures in schools across Michigan. It mandates that school districts, public school academies, and nonpublic schools that serve grades 6 to 12 must include a local, state, or national suicide prevention hotline number on student identification cards. Additionally, starting July 1, 2026, these schools are required to provide contact information for the OK2SAY program or a successor state program on the same identification cards. The bill also encourages schools to display model information materials regarding suicide prevention in various locations within the school.

Furthermore, the bill clarifies that school boards and governing bodies are not liable for failing to include the required hotline number or OK2SAY program information on student identification cards. It also expands the definitions of relevant terms, including "nonpublic school" and "OK2SAY program," to ensure comprehensive coverage under the law. The amendments aim to improve student safety and mental health support within educational institutions.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 380.1893, 380.1895