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. The bill mandates that any school issuing student ID cards must print the telephone number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, as well as contact information for at least one additional crisis resource selected by the school. This includes options such as the Crisis Text Line, local suicide prevention hotlines, or the National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that schools and institutions of higher learning that do not issue student ID cards must provide the same crisis resource information in an alternative written format. This information must be made available to students during registration and included on the school website, on school computers, in school agendas or calendars, or during suicide prevention awareness activities. The bill aims to ensure that students have access to vital mental health resources, thereby promoting their well-being.

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