Act 71 of 2014 into law requires comprehensive suicide prevention policies in schools in Pennsylvania. Under the law, beginning with the 2015-2016 school year, Pennsylvania schools must adopt age-appropriate youth suicide awareness and prevention policies and include 4 hours of training in youth suicide awareness and prevention every five years in professional development plans for educators serving grades 6-12. 

Click here for information from the American School Counselors Association on suicide prevention policy and programming including model language, commentary and resources that your district might find useful.