The bill H. 3631 amends Section 59-1-375 of the South Carolina Code of Laws to expand the requirements for student identification cards to include private schools and those serving students from kindergarten through twelfth grade. It mandates that these schools print the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline number on student ID cards and allows for the inclusion of additional crisis resources based on local needs. The bill also specifies that institutions of higher learning must follow similar guidelines for their student ID cards.

Additionally, the bill introduces provisions for schools that do not issue student identification cards, requiring them to provide the same crisis resource information in alternative written formats. This information must be made accessible to students during registration and through various channels such as school websites, computers, agendas, or during awareness activities. The act will take effect upon approval by the Governor.

Statutes affected:
12/12/2024: 59-1-375
Latest Version: 59-1-375