Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Attempt To Curb Teen Suicides
KENTUCKY...
The Kentucky Senate has given final passage to a bill aimed at trying to reduce teenage suicides by helping teachers and school staff detect the warning signs. The bill would require a minimum of two hours of suicide training each year by high school and middle school principals, guidance counselors and teachers. The training could be accomplished through a self-study review of suicide prevention materials.
The measure cleared the Senate on a 37-0 vote Monday. It now goes to Gov. Steve Beshear.
The Kentucky Senate has given final passage to a bill aimed at trying to reduce teenage suicides by helping teachers and school staff detect the warning signs. The bill would require a minimum of two hours of suicide training each year by high school and middle school principals, guidance counselors and teachers. The training could be accomplished through a self-study review of suicide prevention materials.
The measure cleared the Senate on a 37-0 vote Monday. It now goes to Gov. Steve Beshear.
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