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IC 21-48-1-1 — Policy to increase awareness of suicide prevention resources

Chapter 1. Suicide Prevention Resources

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Sec. 1. (a) Each approved postsecondary educational institution shall adopt a policy to increase awareness of suicide prevention resources available to students and staff, including: (1) crisis intervention resources, including information for national, state, and local suicide prevention hotlines; (2) available mental health programs; (3) programs or resources offering information on crisis hotlines and suicide warning signs; (4) educational and outreach activities related to suicide prevention; (5) postintervention plans, including information on effective communication with students, staff, and parents after the loss of a student or faculty member due to suicide; and (6) mental health services and other support services, including student organizations. (b) Links to information and resources identified in a policy described in subsection (a) shall be posted on the website of each approved postsecondary educational institution.

As added by P.L.254-2017, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.23-2026, SEC.225.

Source: official publisher (2026 edition)