2003 House Bill 5059

Encourage suicide prevention programs in schools

Introduced in the House

Sept. 23, 2003

Introduced by Rep. Chris Ward (R-66)

To encourage school districts to include age-appropriate instruction programs regarding the warning signs and risk factors of suicide and depression.

Referred to the Committee on Education

May 26, 2004

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.